Raahe

Raahe (Swedish: Brahestad) is a town in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. It was founded by Swedish statesman and Governor General of Finland Count Per Brahe the Younger. Neighbouring municipalities are Haapavesi, Oulainen, Pyhäjoki, Siikajoki and Siikalatva. As of 28 February 2023, at least 24,000 people lived there. Three municipalities have been merged with Raahe: Saloinen in 1973, Pattijoki in 2003 and Vihanti in 2013. Other websites Town of Raahe – Official website (in Finnish)