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Kannus, Administrative division in Central Ostrobothnia region, Finland

Kannus covers 470 square kilometers of land in Western Finland, with water bodies accounting for 2.41 square kilometers of the total area.

The municipality of Kannus received its official town charter in 1859, marking its formal recognition within the Finnish administrative system.

The municipality name Kannus derives from the Sami witch drum, represented by a hammer symbol in the town's official coat of arms.

The population of 5,260 residents communicates primarily in Finnish, with 96.9 percent speaking it as their first language.

The municipality borders include four distinct neighboring areas: Kalajoki, Kokkola, Sievi, and Toholampi, creating a connected regional network.

Website: https://www.kannus.fi/

Website: https://kannus.fi

GPS coordinates: 63.90078,23.91704

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:42

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