Kannus
town in the region of Central Ostrobothnia in Finland
Kannus is a town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland. As of 31 December 2023, 5,246 people lived there. Neighbouring municipalities are Kalajoki, Kokkola, Sievi and Toholampi.
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Kannus was founded in 1859.
The Sámi people have inhabited the area. This town is named after the Sámi drum.
Other websites
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- Town of Kannus – Official website (in Finnish)