Kajaani

Also known as Kajana

Kajaani (; ), is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Kainuu. Kajaani is located southeast of Lake Oulu, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia through the Oulu River. The population of Kajaani is approximately , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland.

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Kajaani is a town in central Finland that serves as the regional capital of Kainuu, located near Lake Oulu in the country's interior. It is the most populous municipality in Finland, making it an important population and administrative center in the region.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Kajaani
Settlement.other_name: Kajana
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Kajaani Raatihuone 20090116.JPG
Settlement.image_caption: The old Town hall
Settlement.image_shield: Kajaani.vaakuna.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_map: Kajaani sijainti Suomi.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Kajaani in Finland
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe marker: city
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kainuu
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sub-region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kajaani
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Jari Tolonen

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Kajana stad
Population: 36370
Area: 428.99
Official website: www.kajaani.fi
Image: Kajaani Raatihuone 20090116.JPG

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inception: 1651-00-00
Commons category: Kajaani
native label: Kajana
P8168: Heinrich Hentzi
citizens' initiative URL: www.kuntalaisaloite.fi/sv/sok?municipalities=205
P12749: October 21

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Contents

History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Government
Economy
Landmarks
Culture
Education
Sports
Transport
Notable people
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
See also
References
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The town was founded in the 17th century, fueled by the growth of the tar industry, but it was preceded by a long history of settlements. During the Great Northern War it succumbed to Russian forces, who ruined Kajaani Castle in 1716. Today, the local economy is mainly driven by the sawmill, lumber, and paper industries, although UPM Kymmene's paper mill, the main employer from 1907 until 2008, has since closed. Kajaani's church was built in 1896 in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Jac Ahrenberg to replace an earlier church. Kajaani's town theatre was established in 1969.