Jakobstad
Jakobstad, on Finland's Gulf of Bothnia coast, is the birthplace of national poet J. L. Runeberg, celebrated each year with a literature-focused Runeberg Week. The town's centre is laid out with wide streets and esplanades, and its landmarks include the Pedersöre Church, built in the 1520s, and the Strengberg tobacco factory, whose clock tower holds the largest bell in the Nordic countries. Founded in 1652 by Ebba Brahe, it grew into Finland's largest shipbuilder by the late 18th century. The town is officially bilingual in Finnish and Swedish.
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- Population19,668
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Jakobstad: quick answers
Where is Jakobstad?
Jakobstad is in Finland, about 84 km52 miles in a straight line from Vaasa.
How do you get to Jakobstad?
The nearest airport is Kokkola / Kruunupyy (KOK), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Jakobstad-Pedersöre, about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Jakobstad?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -6°C21°F. The wettest month is July, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Jakobstad?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 11 restaurants, 8 cafés and 25 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Jakobstad?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kokkola.