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Central Ostrobothnia

Coordinates: 63°30′N 24°15′E / 63.500°N 24.250°E / 63.500; 24.250
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Central Ostrobothnia
Keski-Pohjanmaan maakunta
landskapet Mellersta Österbotten
Region
Flag of Central Ostrobothnia
Flag
Coat of arms of Central Ostrobothnia
Coat of arms
Central Ostrobothnia on a map of Finland
Central Ostrobothnia on a map of Finland
CountryFinland
Historical provinceOstrobothnia
CapitalKokkola
Area
 • Total5,706.39 km2 (2,203.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total68,158
 • Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 codeFI-07
NUTS1A1
Regional birdSkylark (Alauda arvensis)
Regional flowerBluebell (Harebell)
Websitekeski-pohjanmaa.fi

Central Ostrobothnia (Finnish: Keski-Pohjanmaa; Swedish: Mellersta Österbotten) is a region in Finland. It borders the regions of Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, Central Finland and South Ostrobothnia.

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture, see Ostrobothnia (historical province).

Regional council

Main article: Central Ostrobothnia Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Central Ostrobothnia

The region of Central Ostrobothnia is made up of eight municipalities, of which two have city status (marked in bold).

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Central Ostrobothnia

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in Central Ostrobothnia:

  • Kokkola Town Hall
    Kokkola Town Hall
  • Gulf of Bothnia in Lohtaja
    Gulf of Bothnia in Lohtaja
  • Kaarlela Church in Kokkola originally built in late 15th century
    Kaarlela Church in Kokkola originally built in late 15th century
  • An annual folk music festival takes place in Kaustinen; the area used to have a strong tradition in folk music
    An annual folk music festival takes place in Kaustinen; the area used to have a strong tradition in folk music
  • Rural landscape in Kälviä
    Rural landscape in Kälviä
  • Veteli Church
    Veteli Church
  • A street view in Kokkola Old Town
    A street view in Kokkola Old Town
  • Lake Lestijärvi, Lestijärvi
    Lake Lestijärvi, Lestijärvi
  • Tankar lighthouse, Kokkola
    Tankar lighthouse, Kokkola
  • Halsua Church
    Halsua Church
  • Kannus Railway Station
    Kannus Railway Station
  • Kaustinen Church
    Kaustinen Church
  • Folk Arts Centre in Kaustinen
    Folk Arts Centre in Kaustinen
  • A former school building from 1696 in Kokkola; oldest preserved non-religious wooden building in Finland
    A former school building from 1696 in Kokkola; oldest preserved non-religious wooden building in Finland
  • A poor man statue at Kälviä Church
    A poor man statue at Kälviä Church
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63°30′N 24°15′E / 63.500°N 24.250°E / 63.500; 24.250

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