Virpiniemi
Virpiniemi is a point in Hailuoto, Oulu, North Ostrobothnia. Virpiniemi is situated nearby to the village Marjaniemi, as well as near the hamlet Karvo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Marjaniemi Lighthouse and Keskiniemi Light.
Marjaniemi Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Marjaniemi Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the village of Marjaniemi at the westernmost point of Hailuoto island on the Gulf of Bothnia. The lighthouse is located approximately 50 kilometres west of Oulu. Marjaniemi Lighthouse is situated 2½ km southwest of Virpiniemi.
Keskiniemi Light
Lighthouse
Keskiniemi Light is a sector light tower located in the northwestern promontory of Hailuoto island in the Gulf of Bothnia in Finland. It was built in 1908 and is located next to the Keskiniemi beacon tower built in 1858. Keskiniemi Light is situated 3½ km northeast of Virpiniemi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marjaniemi.
Virpiniemi
- Type: Point
- Category: landform
- Location: Hailuoto, Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
65.06008° or 65° 3′ 36″ north
Longitude
24.5927° or 24° 35′ 34″ east
Open location code
9GQ63H6V+23
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Virpiniemi” goes by many names.
- Finnish: “Virpiniemi”
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