Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-region is situated in the southern part of Oulu province. It is a dynamic educational and service centre consisting of five municipalities with some 32 000 inhabitants. Both private and public sectors are versatile and largely internationalized.

The municipalities have specially invested in public services and pleasant living surroundings.

Nivala-Haapajärvi sub-regions offers excellent prospects of success for its present and future inhabitants.