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Puolanka

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Location & Surroundings

Puolanka is a third-order administrative division in Kainuu, Finland with 2,447 inhabitants, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kajaani, 67 km to the south. The national capital Helsinki is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajaani Airport, 61 km away.

Also known as: Puolangan Kunta · 620

Overview

Puolanka is municipality in the region of Kainuu in Finland — FI kunta Kainuun maakunnassa.

It is located in Kainuu, Finland.

The population is about 2,359 (2023).

It covers about 2,461 square kilometre.

Also known as: Puolango

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Basic Data

  • Country Finland
  • Located in Kainuu
  • Area 2,461 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    64° 49' 57" N, 27° 44' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 200 m
  • Timezone Europe/Helsinki
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,447
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +358

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Alternate Names

fi
Puolangan Kunta
lauc
620

Weather in Puolanka

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

Now 7.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 12.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 285 W/m2.

Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 7.6 1.1 317 97 1,010.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 7.1 1.3 282 94 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
12h 8.3 2.1 307 91 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 21.9 n/a
18h 12.5 1.6 317 68 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 284.5 n/a
Tomorrow 8.0 1.1 144 87 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 12 124.3 n/a
30h 6.3 1.8 155 94 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 8.9 3.0 152 83 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 39.0 n/a
42h 10.3 4.0 188 87 1,007.4 0.09 / 0.09 100 244.6 n/a
Sunday 9.5 2.9 218 98 1,008.6 0.97 / 1.06 100 13.2 n/a
54h 4.6 1.8 259 96 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.29 0 0.0 n/a
60h 6.9 2.6 256 91 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 39.1 n/a
66h 11.8 3.5 274 60 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 92 376.2 n/a
Monday 6.1 1.1 320 87 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 15 57.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puolanka?
Now 7.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 12.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 285 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 Puolanka today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 19:50 (local time). Day length about 13h 31m.
What is the local time in Puolanka?
Local time is 03:28. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Puolanka?
Puolanka is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Puolanka?
Population about 2,447.
What is the elevation of Puolanka?
DEM 200 m.
Where is Puolanka located?
It is at 64.83254, 27.73500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puolanka in?
It is in Finland.

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Last updated 2022-12-28
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