Jakobstad (Swedish: ; Finnish: Pietarsaari) is a town and municipality in Ostrobothnia, Finland. The town has a population of 19,271 (28 February 2023) and covers a land area of 88.31 km2 (34.10 sq mi). The population density is 218.22/km2 (565.2/sq mi). Neighboring municipalities are Larsmo, Pedersöre, and Nykarleby. The city of Vaasa is located 98 km (61 mi) southwest of Jakobstad. The Swedish name literally means Jacob's City or Jacob's Town, in reference to Jacob De la Gardie. The town was founded at the old harbour of the parish Pedersöre and this name lives on in the Finnish name of the municipality, Pietarsaari, literally Peter's Island. More information...
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