Paltamo
Finland · KainuuFI
Municipality in Kainuu, Finland
Paltamo is a municipality of Finland. It is part of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 2,941 (31 December 2025) and covers an area of 1,139.12 square kilometres (439.82 sq mi) of which 220.23 km2 (85.03 sq mi) is water. The population density is 3.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (8.3/sq mi). There are two built-up areas in the municipality: Kontiomäki and Paltamo. Kontiomäki has about 600 inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,037
- Coordinates
- 64.417, 27.833
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Paltamo
In Kainuu, Finland, Paltamo stands out as a village. Population figures land around 3,037. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Paltamo
Sports in Paltamo
(1)Sports in Paltamo covers Golf. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Paltamo.
Getting there & around
Getting to Paltamo usually means a connection from Kainuu and your own wheels for the rest. Paltamo runs on Europe/Helsinki time.
Similar destinations
Places near Paltamo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paltamo known for?
- In Kainuu, Finland, Paltamo stands out for sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 3,037-strong destination.
- What can you do in Paltamo?
- Options in Paltamo run to Golf — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Paltamo located?
- You will find Paltamo in Kainuu, Finland. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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