Ranua, Municipal center in southern Lapland, Finland
Located in the upper reaches of the Simo river, Ranua spans across 3,694 square kilometers of land and water, containing 569 lakes and rapids.
The settlement originated from a farm in the 18th century near Lake Ranuanjärvi, evolving into a parish in 1899 before gaining municipal status in 1917.
The local dialect combines elements of Northern Ostrobothnian and Kainuu speech patterns, reflecting the geographical position between these linguistic regions.
Ranua connects to major transport hubs through daily bus services from Rovaniemi and Oulu, with the nearest airport and train station located 80 kilometers away.
The Ranua Wildlife Park maintains its position as the northernmost zoo worldwide, specializing in Arctic animals including a permanent polar bear habitat.
GPS coordinates: 65.92768,26.51310
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:59
Ranua Wildlife Park
2.6 km
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72.8 km
Arktikum Science Museum
73.6 km
Korouoma
52.2 km
Rovaniemi Church
72.3 km
Lappi Areena
71.6 km
Syöte National Park
66.8 km
Rovaniemi Library
72.6 km
Lappia Hall
72.6 km
Ounaskoski bridge
72.2 km
Pilke House
73.8 km
Rovaniemi Town Hall
72.7 km
Ounasrinne
69.7 km
Korundi House of Culture
73.1 km
Saarenpudas Bridge
73.8 km
Auttiköngäs
50.8 km
Ranua Church
1.1 km
Culture House Korundi
73.1 km
Rovaniemi Art Museum
73.1 km
Regional Museum of Lapland
73.6 km
Saint Andreas Church
71.9 km
Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum
70.6 km
Forestry Museum of Lapland
70 km
Saukkojärvi Local History and School Museum
17.4 km
Veitikanoja
72.8 km
The Ranua Vicarage and Parish Museum
891 m
Rovaniemi Market Square
73.2 km
House of Kemijoen uittoyhdistys
72.4 kmReviews
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