Vaala

Vaala is a municipality in northern Finland spanning a large area with lakes, forests, and the western section of Oulujärvi defining its landscape. The natural surroundings shape the character of the region and provide open spaces throughout.

The municipality formed in 1954 when the villages of Niska and Säräisniemi merged, connecting previously separate areas. This consolidation created a unified administrative region in northern Finland.

The community maintains strong bonds through regular gatherings and events organized by active village associations in the region. These local initiatives shape daily social life and create spaces where residents connect.

As a residential municipality, it offers comprehensive services for people of all ages with direct access to recreational areas. Proximity to nature and open landscapes makes outdoor activities possible throughout the year.

The area has a notably high proportion of organic farming and generates electricity through local hydropower and wind energy. This combination of sustainable land use and renewable energy sources shapes the local character.

Location: North Ostrobothnia

Inception: 1865

Reference: 785

Shares border with: Kajaani, Liminka, Muhos, Paltamo, Puolanka, Siikalatva, Utajärvi

Website: https://vaala.fi/in-english

GPS coordinates: 64.55972,26.84028

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:58