Haapavesi

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Coat of arms

Haapavesi is a town in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. As of 28 February 2023, 6,588 people lived there. Neighbouring municipalities are Haapajärvi, Kärsämäki, Nivala, Oulainen, Raahe, Siikalatva and Ylivieska.

The name means "Aspen Water". It is known for the Haapavesi Folk Music Festival.

Haapavesi Media

The old church of Haapavesi was built 1784. The church was destroyed in a fire in 1981.

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