Central Ostrobothnia

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Central Ostrobothnia is a region (maakunta / landskap) in Western Finland. It borders to the regions Ostrobothnia, Northern Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, Southern Ostrobothnia.

Keski-Pohjanmaan maakunta Mellersta Österbottens landskap Region FI1A1 Province Western Finland Historical province Ostrobothnia Area 5,474 km² Population  - Total (2003)  - Density 70,584 12.9/km² Regional bird Skylark (Alauda arvensis) Regional fish - Regional flora Bluebell (Harebell)

Map highlighting the location of the Region of Central Ostrobothnia

Contents 1 Historical Provinces 2 Regional Council 3 Municipalities 4 Heraldry 5 External links

[edit] Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Ostrobothnia

[edit] Regional Council

Main article: Central Ostrobothnia Regional Council

[edit] Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Central Ostrobothnia

There are 12 municipalities in Central Ostrobothnia. Cities and towns are marked in bold.

Halsua Himanka Kannus Kaustinen Kokkola Kälviä

Lestijärvi Lohtaja Perho Toholampi Ullava Veteli

[edit] Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Central Ostrobothnia

[edit] External links

• Central Ostrobothnia Regional Council

Regions of Finland
Åland | Central Finland | Central Ostrobothnia | Eastern Uusimaa | Finland Proper | Kainuu | Kymenlaakso | Lapland | North Karelia | Northern Ostrobothnia | Northern Savonia | Ostrobothnia | Pirkanmaa | Päijänne Tavastia | Satakunta | South Karelia | Southern Ostrobothnia | Southern Savonia | Tavastia Proper | Uusimaa