Oulu
Oulu (Swedish: Uleåborg) is a city in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. It is the biggest city in the Northern Finland. The population of Oulu was about 193,000 in January 2014. It is the sixth largest city in Finland.
Municipalities next to Oulu are Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Pudasjärvi, Tyrnävä and Utajärvi.
There is a university in Oulu. The university is one of the largest in Finland, with over 15,000 students.
Many people work in technology firms making mobile phones, computers and software.
History
Oulu was established in 1605, so it is more than 400 years old. In the old days, Oulu was famous for selling tar all over the world.
Places to visit in Oulu
- Oulu Cathedral
- Hupisaaret Park
- The market and the old market hall
Gallery
- Gallery
1800's Oulu
Oulun Lyseon lukio school
Railway station
Population growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 121,809
|
| 1990 | 136,029
|
| 2000 | 160,851
|
| 2010 | 185,419
|
Oulu Media
Coat of arms of Northern Ostrobothnia.
Satellite image of the Oulu region.
The map of Oulu from 1886.
Stora Enso has an important paper manufacturing plant in Oulu.
Former Nokia premises in Peltola.
Technopolis Linnanmaa is home to nearly 200 corporations.
Air Guitar World Championships 2012, an annual event held in Oulu since 1996
Rotuaari pedestrian zone
The Old Market Hall in Oulu, Finland.
