Ulvila

Located in western Finland, Ulvila extends across 422 square kilometers of land, including 21 square kilometers of water bodies and natural landscapes.

Established in 1365 under King Albert of Sweden's charter, Ulvila stands as Finland's third oldest city and contains the medieval St. Olaf's Church.

The population of 12,397 residents maintains Finnish traditions through local festivals, with 96.9% speaking Finnish and smaller percentages communicating in Swedish and other languages.

The municipality connects to major cities through OnniBus.com services, offering regular transportation between Helsinki and Pori for residents and visitors.

After losing its town privileges to Pori in 1558, Ulvila waited until the year 2000 to regain this official status, marking a 442-year interval.

Location: Satakunta

Inception: 1365

Shares border with: Pori, Harjavalta, Kokemäki, Nakkila, Sastamala

Website: https://ulvila.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.43333,21.88332

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57