Raahe, North Ostrobothnia

Raahe: city in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland

About

Quick Facts about Raahe

Population 25,001
Country Russian Empire, Swedish Empire, Finland
State North Ostrobothnia (Finland)
County Raahe
Area 1399.12 km2
Official name Brahestad, Raahe
Latitude & Longitude 64.6833,24.4833
Legislative body Raahe City Council
Named for t2096651659, Per Brahe the Younger
Official language Finnish
Establishment January 01, 1649 (377 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00
Local time 19:47:56 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Raahe is located at 64°40'60"N 24°28'60"E (64.6833300, 24.4833300).

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Official website of Raahe

Official Website
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1999 17,244 - census
2000 17,076 -0.98% census
2001 16,859 -1.29% census
2002 22,822 26.13% census
2003 22,594 -1.01% census
2004 22,527 -0.3% census
2005 22,408 -0.53% census
2006 22,399 -0.04% census
2007 22,430 0.14% census
2008 22,571 0.62% census
2009 22,501 -0.31% census
2010 22,562 0.27% census
2011 22,593 0.14% census
2012 25,659 11.95% census
2013 25,507 -0.6% census
2014 25,523 0.06% census
2015 25,165 -1.42% census
2016 25,010 -0.62% census
2017 25,001 -0.04% census
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