Malax, Ostrobothnia
Malax: municipality in the region of Ostrobothnia in Finland
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Quick Facts about Malax
| Population | 5,477 |
| Country | Finland |
| State | Ostrobothnia (Finland) |
| County | Vaasa |
| Latitude & Longitude | 62.9423,21.5731 |
| Legislative body | Malax municipal council |
| Official language | Swedish, Finnish |
| Establishment | January 01, 1607 (419 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 21:15:37 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Malax is located at 62°56'32"N 21°34'23"E (62.9422500, 21.5731100). It has 2 neighbors: Umea Kommun and Kurikka.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5,661 | - | demographic balance |
| 2000 | 5,638 | -0.41% | demographic balance |
| 2001 | 5,602 | -0.64% | demographic balance |
| 2002 | 5,583 | -0.34% | demographic balance |
| 2003 | 5,549 | -0.61% | demographic balance |
| 2004 | 5,554 | 0.09% | demographic balance |
| 2005 | 5,542 | -0.22% | demographic balance |
| 2006 | 5,519 | -0.42% | demographic balance |
| 2007 | 5,515 | -0.07% | demographic balance |
| 2008 | 5,549 | 0.61% | demographic balance |
| 2009 | 5,614 | 1.16% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 5,605 | -0.16% | demographic balance |
| 2011 | 5,614 | 0.16% | demographic balance |
| 2012 | 5,586 | -0.5% | demographic balance |
| 2013 | 5,580 | -0.11% | demographic balance |
| 2014 | 5,574 | -0.11% | demographic balance |
| 2015 | 5,545 | -0.52% | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 5,517 | -0.51% | demographic balance |
| 2017 | 5,477 | -0.73% | demographic balance |
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