It is located in the Central Ostrobothnia region.

The municipality has a population of 2,799 (31 December 2024)[6] and covers an area of 616.89 square kilometres (238.18 sq mi) of which 8.45 km2 (3.26 sq mi) is water.

[1] The population density is 4.59 inhabitants per square kilometre (11.9/sq mi).

Neighbouring municipalities are Kannus, Kokkola, Lestijärvi and Sievi.

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