About Kemi
- Kemi has a population of about 19,000.
- It's part of Lapland.
- It's about 619 km to Helsinki, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Oulu, about 91 km away.
- Towns nearby: Keminmaa (7 km), Tornio (23 km) and Ii (60 km).
Dating by city / Finland / Lapland / Kemi
Meet people in Kemi
Members from Kemi and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
First-date ideas for Kemi
In a small place like Kemi, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Oulu, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Kemi
Who can I meet near Kemi?
Within 50 km of Kemi there are 4 towns and cities — Tornio, Keminmaa and Haparanda among them — with more than 54,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Kemi?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kemi and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Kemi real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Kemi?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.