Raahe Expanded when it comes to space and population in 1973 once the municipality of Saloinen was merged with Raahe. Subsequently, the city of Raahe as well as municipality of Pattijoki were abolished, as well as a new city, Raahe, was produced in 2003. Raahe and Vihanti merged in 2013. https://socialbaskets.com/story2374534/how-city-travel-can-save-you-time-stress-and-money