Oulujoki Explained

Oulujoki
Name Other:Ule älv
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Finland
Length:107km (66miles)
Discharge1 Avg:250m3/s
Source1:Oulujärvi
Source1 Location:Vaala, Finland
Source1 Coordinates:64.55°N 76°W
Source1 Elevation:122m (400feet)
Mouth:Bothnian Bay
Mouth Location:Oulu, Finland
Mouth Coordinates:65.0167°N 52°W
Mouth Elevation:0m (00feet)
Basin Size:22900km2
Tributaries Left:Muhosjoki
Tributaries Right:Sanginjoki, Utosjoki, Kutujoki

Oulujoki (Swedish: Ule älv) is a river in Oulu province, Finland. Its name in Finnish means literally "Oulu River", originally in old Northern Ostrobothnian dialect literally "Flood River". Its origin is Oulujärvi and its watershed area covers a significant part of Kainuu region. It flows into the Bothnian Bay at Oulu. Port of Oulu is located at the mouth of the river.