It is located south of the city centre of Oulu.

Nuottasaari is bounded by the delta of the Oulujoki river in the Northwest, the Bothnian Bay and the Äimärautio district in the South and the Limingantulli, Leveri and Hollihaka districts in the East.

[2] Nuottasaari is mainly industrial area with the Stora Enso pulp and paper mill dominating the scene.

The Oritkari and Nuottasaari harbours of the Port of Oulu are located in the district.

There are municipal facilities for indoor and outdoor association football, skateboarding, athletics, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, rink bandy and snow boarding.