Vaala
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Oulunkaari sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 2,544 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,302.3 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vaala?
The population of Vaala was 2,544 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -7.1% since 2020.
Which region is Vaala in?
Vaala is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Oulunkaari sub-region.
Is Vaala a city?
No, Vaala is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Vaala?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.0% and speakers of other languages 1.9% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Vaala?
Vaala had 368 business establishments in 2024, including 22 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Vaala?
The land area is 1,302.3 km² and the population density 2.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Vaala live in built-up areas?
43.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).