The Town of Raahe is situated between the diversified industrial regions of Ylivieska and Oulu, next to the main high way and the railway routes.
Raahe`s logistical location is excellent. The harbour of Raahe operates all year around and it is one of the busiest ports in Finland. The distance to the international airport of Oulu is 75 kilometres.
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Raahe is a historic town. Count Pehr Brahe, Queen Kristina`s govenor general, discovered the excellent Raahe harbour and founded the town in the name of Salo in the year of 1649. In 1652 the name was changed to Brahestad and later on Raahe. The old town of Raahe is one the best preserved wooden towns in Finland. The old town is integrated part of Raahe. Saloinen and Raahe were united in 1973. In the beginning of 2003 a strong Raahe came to existence. The annexation with the neighbour Municipality of Pattijoki and the City of Raahe took place 1.1.2003. The population of Raahe is 23.000. The total area of the town is 535,7 sq.km. Of the total area 8,4 sq.km is water. The total population of the Raahe District, including municipalities of Raahe, Pyhäjoki, Siikajoki, Ruukki and Vihanti, is 36.101 (31.12.2001). Trade and shipping in Raahe has a long history, they were main sources of livelihood until the foundation of Ruukki Steelworks in the early 1960 decades. Rautaruukki was founded in Saloinen, the neighbouring municipality of Raahe. |
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In Raahe people can feel the presence of the sea - a placid expance of snow in winter and blue paradise in summer. Welcome to Raahe, the town of sea winds.
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