Smedsbacka
in Jakobstadsregionen of Pohjanmaa, Finland

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
63.530 and 22.524 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 63° 31' 46" and E 22° 31' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:33 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:49 am and 10:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Smedsbacka

Smedsbacka in Jakobstadsregionen (Pohjanmaa) is a town located in Finland about 245 mi (or 394 km) north of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Time in Smedsbacka is now 04:33 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Smedsbacka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Finland is Kruunupyy Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), South-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nykarleby, Pedersoere, Jakobstad, Bennaes and Larsmo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 1°C / 34 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Night Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 6th of May 2024

1°C (34 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

0°C (33 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

2°C (35 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Nykarleby - Min Stad / Vintern.wmv

Published: December 08, 2010
Length: 15:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nissinet

Nykarleby i vinterinramning av Birgitta Smedberg.


Christmas night in Nykarleby.wmv

Published: December 25, 2011
Length: 50:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nissinet


Nykarleby City lights_0001.wmv

Published: September 16, 2010
Length: 33:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nissinet

Nykarleby.


Benchpress competition, Nykarleby 19.12.2009

Published: December 19, 2009
Length: 22:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marcus Björk

210 kg 3-0 good lift, 2.5 kg PR 220 kg 0-3 no lift 227,5 kg 0-3 no lift.


Nykarleby - Winter Wonderland .wmv

Published: December 08, 2010
Length: 05:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Nissinet

Nykarleby, Kantlax, vinter, winter,


Muik Hockey - Jeppis Hockey : Highlights Playoffs : 07.03.2015

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MuikHockey

MuIK vs Jeppis @ Komarov Arena, Nykarleby.


DIV-III Special: Muik II - Popula 17.1.2015

Published: January 23, 2015
Length: 41:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MuikHockey

MuIK Hockey II vs Popula @ Komarov Arena, Nykarleby, Finland.


Muik Hockey - IK Kronan : Highlights 14.2.2015

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MuikHockey

MuIK vs Kronan @ Komarov Arena, Nykarleby, Finland.


Muik Hockey - Virkiä : Highlights 25.2.2015

Published: March 11, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MuikHockey

MuIK vs Virkiä @ Komarov Arena, Nykarleby, Finland Playoff game 1.


Playoffs: Muik Hockey - Virkiä : Målsammandrag / Maalikooste 25.2.2015

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MuikHockey

MuIK vs Virkiä @ Komarov Arena, Nykarleby, Finland Playoff game 1.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Jutas

The Battle of Jutas was fought on September 13, 1808 between Swedish and Russian troops south of Nykarleby in Ostrobothnia, Finland. Before the battle the Swedish army was in retreat after the campaign of the previous summer. The main Swedish force was retreating from Vaasa to Nykarleby. The Russians sent a force to cut off the Swedish retreat. In response the Swedes sent a force under Georg Carl von Döbeln to intercept them.

Located at 63.4956, 22.5247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1808, Battles of the Finnish War, Military history of Sweden, Nykarleby

St. Birgitta's Church

St. Birgitta's Church is a wooden church in the city of Nykarleby, Ostrobothnia, Finland. It was built in 1708. Nowadays it is one of the biggest attractions in the city. The ceiling paintings in the church were designed by Daniel Hjulström and Johan Alm and date back to the 18th century.

Located at 63.5225, 22.5264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wooden churches in Finland, Nykarleby, Buildings and structures in Ostrobothnia (region), Visitor attractions in Ostrobothnia (region), Religious buildings completed in 1708

Battle of Nykarleby

The Battle of Nykarleby was fought between Sweden and Russia during the Finnish War 1808–1809. When Carl Johan Adlercreutz continued his summer offensive, he saw an excellent opportunity to encircle the Russian main army at the town of Nykarleby. The Swedish offensive began on Midsummer's Eve, but the Russian forces had already evacuated the city and pulled back to Vaasa, where another Swedish force, commanded by Johan Bergenstråhle were landing.

Located at 63.5167, 22.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Finnish War, Nykarleby

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