Paltamo
This tiny lakeside municipality in Finland's Kainuu region, Paltamo sits on the northeastern shore of Oulujärvi and holds several historic churches for a settlement of its size. Historically, it served as the founding parish from which much of the present-day Kainuu region was carved out over the centuries. The area was once known for the large tar boats built here, which took the name "paltamos" from the village itself.
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- Population2,972
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Paltamo: quick answers
Where is Paltamo?
Paltamo is in Finland, about 130 km81 miles in a straight line from Oulu.
How do you get to Paltamo?
The nearest airport is Kajaani (KAJ), about 59 min away by road. The nearest train station is Paltamo, about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Paltamo?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -9°C15°F. The wettest month is July, with about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Paltamo?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant, 1 café and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Paltamo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hyrynsalmi.