Kaustinen sub-region Kaustisen seutukunta | |
|---|---|
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| Country |  Finland |
| Region | Central Ostrobothnia |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,319 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Kaustinen sub-region is a subdivision of Central Ostrobothnia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009.
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