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Kallan lighthouse, Sector lighthouse in Jakobstad, Finland

The lighthouse features a red and white striped pattern on its reinforced concrete structure, reaching a height of 22 meters above sea level.

Constructed in 1956, the lighthouse transitioned from acetylene energy to diesel power in 1964, before implementing a wind turbine system in 1999.

The lighthouse maintains maritime safety as part of a navigation chain including Ajos-Farstugrunden-Marjaniemi-Kallan-Bjuröklubb-Ulkokalla stations in northern Finland.

Located at coordinates 63.751333 latitude and 22.522833 longitude, the lighthouse projects signals visible for 10.2 nautical miles to guide vessels.

The structure stands at Finland's last outpost before Swedish territory, marking the boundary between Finnish and Swedish maritime zones.

Location: Jakobstad

Inception: 1956

Height: 22 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 63.75133,22.52283

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:36

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