Pajala
In Pajala everyone is important. We care for each other and make things happen together. Welcome to live the ultimate village life with us.
5 900
Residents in the municipality
Key industries
Mining, forest and tourism. Pajala offers a wide variety of possibilities.
Schools and childcare
Nursery, elementary school, high school with professional courses, Free School Of Culture and community college.
Healthcare
We provide one Healthcare Center, dental care and local med-teams in the villages.
Discover local gems
Pajala, the heart of Torne valleys cultural landscape. Five wild rivers full of salmon, forests rich o f berries and mushrooms. Crispy frozen wetlands to ski. The nature is exceptional for outdoor activities. With 8 000 square kilometers and 84 villages there is space for everyone.
Pajala is known for its vibrant culture life with music and theater. The local associations involves all ages and creates meaning and friendship. We have our own language - meänkieli. You can hear it on the radio, at the grocery store and in our local music. You will learn.
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