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Lohtaja, Finland

Central Ostrobothnia · Finland

Lohtaja is a small town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland with a population of 3,043. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

3,043 Population 34/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Lohtaja

Lohtaja

Lohtaja is a former municipality of Finland. Lohtaja was consolidated with the city of Kokkola on January 1, 2009.

People

Population3,043
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,043
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates64.0247°, 23.5048°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvinceCentral Ostrobothnia
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (498 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)

About Lohtaja

Lohtaja is a small town in Finland (Central Ostrobothnia) with a population of 3,043. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Lohtaja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below Finland avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area89.1 sq mi (230.7 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates64.0247°N, 23.5048°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below Finland avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 19, 2016.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 125 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 121 km
May 22, 1992 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden M3.8 112 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 134 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 127 km
Aug 22, 1990 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.4 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Lohtaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Lohtaja

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lohtajan koulu
Lohtajan Kirkonkylän koulu
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Museums in Lohtaja

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Himangan kotiseutumuseo
Kälviän kotiseutumuseo
The Lohtaja Heritage Museum
The Peasants' Museum

Libraries in Lohtaja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Himangan kirjasto0.0
Library Kälviä0.0

Farmers Markets in Lohtaja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kälviän tori

Restaurants in Lohtaja

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Lohtaja
Katiska Baari

Cafes in Lohtaja

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sotilaskoti

Monuments in Lohtaja

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hukkuneiden kalastajien muistomerkki

Clinics in Lohtaja

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #534402671
Lohtajan terveysasema

Gas Stations in Lohtaja

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FI #13174982963

Airports Near Lohtaja

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOKMedium Airport
Kalajoki AirfieldSmall Airport
Kannus AirfieldSmall Airport
Sulkaharju AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lohtaja

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lohtajan helluntaiseurakunta
Lohtajan kirkko

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Helsinki

🇫🇮 About Finland

Capital Helsinki
Population 5,518,050
Area 337,030 km²
GDP (USD) $295,021,982,463
GDP per capita $52,834
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 93.5%
Urban population 74.0%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Finnish, Swedish
Calling code +358
TLD .fi
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Finland

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Uudenvuodenpäivä
Jan 6 Epiphany Loppiainen
Apr 3 Good Friday Pitkäperjantai
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pääsiäispäivä
Apr 6 Easter Monday Toinen pääsiäispäivä
May 1 May Day Vappu
May 14 Ascension Day Helatorstai
May 24 Pentecost Helluntaipäivä
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Juhannusaatto
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Juhannuspäivä
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Pyhäinpäivä
Dec 6 Independence Day Itsenäisyyspäivä
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jouluaatto
Dec 25 Christmas Day Joulupäivä
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tapaninpäivä

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lohtaja

What is the population of Lohtaja?

Lohtaja has a population of 3,043 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 89.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lohtaja?

Lohtaja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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