Vaasa, formerly known as Nikolainkaupunki, is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Ostrobothnia. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Vaasa is approximately 70,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 111,000. It is the 14th most populous municipality in Finland, and the tenth most populous urban area in the country.
Country: Finland
Region: Ostrobothnia
Sub-region: Vaasa
Charter: 2 October 1606
Named for: House of Vasa · Nicholas I of Russia (1855–1917)
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