Voitelan

Voitelan is a village located in the municipality of Pyhäntä, in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. It is situated in the eastern part of Pyhäntä, near the border with North Karelia. The village is characterized by its rural landscape, with forests, agricultural fields, and scattered settlements.

Historically, Voitelan has been an agricultural community. Like many Finnish villages, its development was closely tied to land cultivation and forestry. The population in Voitelan, as in many rural areas of Finland, has seen a decline in recent decades, a common trend for smaller villages. However, it continues to maintain a local identity and community spirit.

The infrastructure in Voitelan is typical of a small Finnish village, including local roads connecting it to the wider municipality and region. Basic services are generally found in the central part of Pyhäntä. The natural environment surrounding Voitelan offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, popular pastimes in the Finnish countryside. The nearest significant urban center is Oulu, located a considerable distance away.