#Haukipudas is a town and former #municipality of #Finland. It was located in the #province of Oulu and is part of the #NorthOstrobothnia #region. Its shore runs along the #GulfOfBothnia, with the river #Kiiminkijoki running through the province. Along with Kiiminki, #Oulunsalo and #YliIi municipalities it was merged with the city of Oulu on 1 January 2013. The municipality had a population of 19,053 (31 December 2012) and covered an area of 1,023.62 km2 (395.22 sq mi).