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Kokkola in brief

The city of Kokkola was founded in 1620. The municipality has been enlarged through the following municipal consolidations:

  • The municipality of Kaarlela was incorporated into Kokkola in 1977, while the municipality of Öja joined Kaarlela in 1969.
  • The municipalities of Kälviä, Lohtaja and Ullava merged with Kokkola in 2009.
Total area  2 731 km2  
Population 31.12.2016

47 723

Income tax percentage in 201721,75
Largest employersCity of Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia Joint Municipal Authority for Social and Health Soite, Boliden Kokkola Oy, Freeport Cobalt Oy 
Mayor  Stina Mattila  
City Council 2017 to 2021Centre Party 12, Social Democrat Party 8, Christian Democrats 5, Swedish People’s Party 5, National Coalition Party 5, The Left Alliance 3, True Finns 3, The Green League 2. 

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