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Alajärvi
City in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Overview
Alajärvi is a charming town in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland, surrounded by lakes, forests, and cultural traditions. Known for its relaxed pace and beautiful nature, the city is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone seeking authentic Finnish small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Southern Ostrobothnia
Population
8,793
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
63.00°, 23.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,773
Local Cost
$985
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
95
English
65
Temperature
3.4°C
Summer Avg
14.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.6°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
-37.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
816 mm
Internet Speed
246 Mbps
Upload
440 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
97
Walk Score
97
Footways
193.0
Airport
KAU
Distance
41 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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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