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Vaasa
City in Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Vaasa is a lively coastal city in western Finland, known for its scenic waterfront, Nordic charm, and strong Swedish-Finnish cultural blend. It offers a lively student scene, excellent museums, and easy access to unique natural attractions like the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Population
69,036
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
63.10°, 21.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
91
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,196
Local Cost
$1,385
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
97
English
85
Temperature
4.5°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-32.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
727 mm
Internet Speed
149 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
124
Coworking
1
Cafes
19
Nightlife
16
Parks
88
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VAA
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 91/100.
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