Liminka
Founded in 1477 on the Liminganjoki river, Liminka is a tiny municipality in Finland's Northern Ostrobothnia region, a short drive south of Oulu. The Liminganlahti Bay, on its western edge, serves as a notable bird sanctuary, making it a draw for wildlife watchers. The municipality has one of Finland's youngest populations by average age, with a high proportion of residents under fifteen.
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- Population10,166
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
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Liminka: quick answers
Where is Liminka?
Liminka is in Finland, about 23 km14 miles in a straight line from Oulu.
How do you get to Liminka?
The nearest airport is Oulu / Oulunsalo (OUL), about 35 min away by road. The nearest train station is Kempele, about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Liminka?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is July, with about 90 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Liminka?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.