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North Ostrobothnia, Finland – Finland Flag

Current Date And Time In North Ostrobothnia, Finland

Saturday, 11 July 2026
15:32:49 EEST
Capital: Oulu
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 420,000
Area: 39,192.65 km²
State Code: 17

States Near To North Ostrobothnia


Find states and regions closest to North Ostrobothnia in Finland with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Finland and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Finland

📍 North Ostrobothnia Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for North Ostrobothnia from our regional database:

Capital CityOulu
Total Population420,000
Land Area39,193 km²
Population Density11.83 / km²
Center Latitude64.7151° N
Center Longitude26.0188° E
Average Elevation60 m (197 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kainuu Kainuu84 mi136 km73 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia100 mi161 km87 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Savo North Savo122 mi197 km106 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kymenlaakso Kymenlaakso133 mi214 km115 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Ostrobothnia South Ostrobothnia144 mi232 km125 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central Finland Central Finland149 mi240 km129 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ostrobothnia Ostrobothnia169 mi272 km147 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of North Karelia North Karelia183 mi294 km159 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South Savo South Savo216 mi347 km188 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Norrbotten Norrbotten216 mi348 km188 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To North Ostrobothnia


Explore countries nearest to North Ostrobothnia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North Ostrobothnia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aland Islands Aland Islands229 mi369 km199 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia231 mi372 km201 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sweden Sweden268 mi431 km233 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia351 mi565 km305 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Lithuania Lithuania471 mi759 km409 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to North Ostrobothnia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
North Ostrobothnia (You)Finland420,00039,19311.83
KainuuFinland72,00022,6883.35
Central OstrobothniaFinland69,0005,22013.75
North SavoFinland21,078
KymenlaaksoFinland247,0004,94814.73
South OstrobothniaFinland189,00013,99914.06
Central FinlandFinland280,00019,01216.76
OstrobothniaFinland182,0007,93623.48
North KareliaFinland166,00022,9039.35
South SavoFinland149,00017,09910.47
NorrbottenSweden14,785

🏆 Finland State Rankings

How does North Ostrobothnia rank within Finland? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below β€” useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where North Ostrobothnia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – North Ostrobothnia, Finland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

North Ostrobothnia is a state or region within Finland in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North Ostrobothnia is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula β€” the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from North Ostrobothnia to each nearby state or country β€” see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from North Ostrobothnia to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Finland β€” see Finland state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from North Ostrobothnia

This page also lists countries nearest to North Ostrobothnia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Finland page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from North Ostrobothnia using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°β€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow β€” see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around North Ostrobothnia.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from North Ostrobothnia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Finland. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 North Ostrobothnia MapView the North Ostrobothnia satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in North OstrobothniaExplore all cities and towns in North Ostrobothnia for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Finland Country DataGet complete Finland data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of North Ostrobothnia

How is the distance from North Ostrobothnia to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula β€” the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the North Ostrobothnia map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from North Ostrobothnia mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from North Ostrobothnia to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°β€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to North Ostrobothnia in Finland?

See the States Near To North Ostrobothnia table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to North Ostrobothnia below the states table, or compare all Finland states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Finland?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Finland state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.