Kokkola

Kokkola (, previously Gamlakarleby) is a town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland. As of January 2014, over 47,000 people lived there. It covers an area of , not including the sea area. Nearby municipalities are Halsua, Kalajoki, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kruunupyy, Lestijärvi, Luoto and Toholampi.

The former municipalities of Lohtaja, Kälviä and Ullava were merged with Kokkola in 2009.

Kokkola was established in 1620. The people speak two languages: Finnish and Swedish.

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Category:Towns in Finland
Category:Municipalities of Central Ostrobothnia
Category:1620s establishments in Europe
Category:17th-century establishments in Finland
Category:1620 establishments