Purasenvaara
Purasenvaara is a locality in Ylitornio, Torniolaakso, Finnish Lapland. Purasenvaara is situated near the locality Närkki, as well as near the village Aavasaksa.Places of Interest
Highlights: Aavasaksa and Aavasaksa railway station.
Aavasaksa
Peak
Aavasaksa is a sharp-edged hill in Ylitornio municipality in Finnish Lapland. Aavasaksa is situated 4 km north of Purasenvaara.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Övertorneå and Niemis.
Purasenvaara
- Type: Locality
- Location: Ylitornio, Torniolaakso, Sea Lapland and Torne River Valley, Finnish Lapland, Northern Finland, Finland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
66.36458° or 66° 21′ 53″ north
Longitude
23.69539° or 23° 41′ 43″ east
Elevation
63 metres (207 feet)
Open location code
9GR59M7W+R5
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
From Finnish to Russian—“Purasenvaara” goes by many names.
- Finnish: “Purasenvaara”
- Russian: “Пурасенваара”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Närkki and Aavasaksa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Hannukkalansaari and Haapasaari.
Sea Lapland and Torne River Valley: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Kemi and Tornio.
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