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Cities at the same latitude as
Lapua
Cities on the same parallel as Lapua
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trondheim | Norway | 216,518 | 63.43° |
| Kuopio | Finland | 125,462 | 62.89° |
| Noyabrsk | Russia | 110,000 | 63.19° |
| Joensuu | Finland | 78,398 | 62.60° |
| Vaasa | Finland | 69,819 | 63.10° |
| Seinäjoki | Finland | 66,848 | 62.79° |
| Ålesund | Norway | 52,626 | 62.47° |
| Östersund | Sweden | 49,806 | 63.18° |
| Mirny | Russia | 40,308 | 62.54° |
| Örnsköldsvik | Sweden | 32,493 | 63.29° |
| Mirnyy | Russia | 28,000 | 62.76° |
| Härnösand | Sweden | 25,012 | 62.63° |
| Kristiansund | Norway | 24,013 | 63.11° |
| Molde | Norway | 22,410 | 62.74° |
| Siilinjärvi | Finland | 21,383 | 63.08° |
| Kurikka | Finland | 19,474 | 62.62° |
| Äänekoski | Finland | 17,614 | 62.60° |
| Korsholm | Finland | 17,176 | 63.11° |
| Medvezh’yegorsk | Russia | 16,551 | 62.91° |
| Yemva | Russia | 16,404 | 62.59° |
| Stjørdalshalsen | Norway | 15,693 | 63.47° |
| Kontiolahti | Finland | 15,092 | 62.76° |
| Kauhava | Finland | 15,066 | 63.10° |
| Stjørdal | Norway | 13,032 | 63.47° |
| Ilmajoki | Finland | 12,473 | 62.73° |
| Liperi | Finland | 11,927 | 62.53° |
| Plesetsk | Russia | 10,870 | 62.71° |
| Alavus | Finland | 10,722 | 62.58° |
| Timrå | Sweden | 10,495 | 62.49° |
| Älajärvi | Finland | 10,308 | 63.00° |
| Lieksa | Finland | 10,002 | 63.32° |
| Nyurba | Russia | 9,972 | 63.28° |
| Närpes | Finland | 9,559 | 62.47° |
| Igrim | Russia | 9,545 | 63.19° |
| Haram | Norway | 9,357 | 62.66° |
| Leppävirta | Finland | 8,974 | 62.49° |
| Lapinlahti | Finland | 8,856 | 63.37° |
| Saarijärvi | Finland | 8,831 | 62.70° |
| Alajärvi | Finland | 8,793 | 63.00° |
| Jalasjärvi | Finland | 8,662 | 62.49° |
| Troitsko-Pechorsk | Russia | 8,414 | 62.72° |
| Orkanger | Norway | 8,204 | 63.31° |
| Yarega | Russia | 8,092 | 63.44° |
| Laihia | Finland | 8,020 | 62.98° |
| Namtsy | Russia | 7,980 | 62.72° |
| Priob’ye | Russia | 7,400 | 62.52° |
| Sollefteå | Sweden | 7,399 | 63.17° |
| Susuman | Russia | 7,367 | 62.78° |
| Eno | Finland | 6,891 | 62.81° |
| Khandyga | Russia | 6,796 | 62.65° |
| Suonenjoki | Finland | 6,615 | 62.62° |
| Kramfors | Sweden | 6,582 | 62.93° |
| Nilsiä | Finland | 6,474 | 63.21° |
| Malvik | Norway | 6,419 | 63.43° |
| Outokumpu | Finland | 6,404 | 62.73° |
| Melhus | Norway | 6,393 | 63.29° |
| Verkhnevilyuysk | Russia | 6,341 | 63.45° |
| Vörå | Finland | 6,264 | 63.14° |
| Berëznik | Russia | 6,218 | 62.86° |
| Viitasaari | Finland | 5,787 | 63.07° |
| Savinskiy | Russia | 5,596 | 62.93° |
| Røros | Norway | 5,572 | 62.57° |
| Malax | Finland | 5,517 | 62.94° |
| Juankoski | Finland | 5,514 | 63.06° |
| Hommelvik | Norway | 5,418 | 63.41° |
| Suolahti | Finland | 5,399 | 62.56° |
| Usogorsk | Russia | 5,308 | 63.41° |
| Borogontsy | Russia | 5,280 | 62.67° |
| Ähtäri | Finland | 5,180 | 62.55° |
| Chernyshevskiy | Russia | 5,137 | 63.02° |
| Pindushi | Russia | 5,053 | 62.92° |
| Nezhdaninskoe | Russia | 5,000 | 62.51° |
Understanding Lapua's latitude
| Latitude | 62.97° N |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 7,002 km / 4,351 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 399 km / 248 mi Arctic Circle (66.56° N) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Lapua along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 62.97° N is about 20h 18m around the summer solstice in June, while the shortest is about 4h 43m around the winter solstice in December.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 5h 51m |
| February | 8h 49m |
| March | 11h 43m |
| April | 14h 56m |
| May | 18h 00m |
| June | 20h 13m |
| July | 19h 09m |
| August | 16h 11m |
| September | 13h 01m |
| October | 9h 57m |
| November | 6h 51m |
| December | 4h 48m |
Interactive map of Lapua
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Lapua and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Lapua's parallel (62.97°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Lapua?
Lapua is located at longitude 23.0088° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Sofia (Bulgaria), at 23.3242° E in the Northern Hemisphere, and Mwene (Democratic Republic of the Congo), at 22.8702° E in the Southern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Lapua’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between 62.47° and 63.47°, the ±0.5° matching band around Lapua.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.