Location & Surroundings

Kaskinen is a third-order administrative division in Ostrobothnia, Finland with 1,288 inhabitants, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naerpes, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Helsinki is about 315 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vaasa Airport, 80 km away.

Also known as: Kaskisten Kaupunki · Kaskö · Kaskö Stad · 231

Overview

Kaskinen is town in the region of Ostrobothnia in Finland — FI kaupunki Pohjanmaan maakunnassa.

It is located in Ostrobothnia, Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Established in 1785-01-01.

The population is about 1,208 (2023).

It covers about 11 square kilometre.

Also known as: Kaskö

Media

Image

Image Kaskinen old town hall 20190705.jpg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Kaskinen.vaakuna.svg

Locator map

Locator map Kaskinen sijainti Suomi.svg

Banner

Banner Kaskinen Finland banner.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Ostrobothnia
  • Area 11 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    62° 22' 33" N, 21° 13' 34" E
  • Elevation DEM: 11 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,288
  • Pop. Density 312 p/km²
  • Built-up 14.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

Sun & Local Time

Places in Kaskinen

  • Kaskinen
    seat of a third-order administrative division Pop: 1,278
  • Anttila
    section of populated place

Castles & Historic in Kaskinen

Mountains & Terrain in Kaskinen

Others in Kaskinen

Parks & Nature in Kaskinen

Transport in Kaskinen

Water in Kaskinen

Alternate Names

fi
Kaskisten Kaupunki
sv
Kaskö
sv
Kaskö Stad
lauc
231

Weather in Kaskinen

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaskinen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 13.7 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 301 W/m2.

Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,037.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 12.7 0.8 304 64 1,037.8 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 11.2 2.3 116 71 1,037.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 123.5 n/a
12h 10.3 5.0 161 84 1,037.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
18h 9.8 5.9 155 83 1,036.3 0.00 / 0.00 8 7.9 n/a
Tomorrow 13.7 7.4 181 85 1,035.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 301.1 n/a
30h 13.3 7.8 181 90 1,033.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 112.3 n/a
36h 13.2 7.5 182 89 1,032.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 13.5 7.7 182 89 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 6.9 n/a
Friday 14.3 8.2 181 85 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 295.8 n/a
54h 13.0 8.8 179 89 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 111.7 n/a
60h 12.8 8.3 185 92 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 12.7 7.4 190 93 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 69 4.4 n/a
Saturday 12.7 6.4 200 93 1,019.9 0.73 / 0.73 11 101.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaskinen?
Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 13.7 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 301 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaskinen today?
Sunrise around 07:40 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Kaskinen?
Local time is 00:00. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kaskinen?
Kaskinen is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kaskinen?
Population about 1,288.
What is the elevation of Kaskinen?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Kaskinen located?
It is at 62.37588, 21.22606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaskinen in?
It is in Finland.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2022-12-28
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