Famous Persons from Vaala, Oulu, Finland
- Kaisa Karjalainen - Born on December 3, 1993 - Musician
- Anna Karjalainen - Born on April 14, 1992 - Musician
- Jukka Komppa - Born on January 14, 1958 - Writer
- Kassu Halonen - Born on January 24, 1953 - Flautist, Music arranger, Organist, Songwriter, Musician, Record producer, and Singer
- Kalervo Väänänen - Born on July 17, 1952 - Head teacher, Professor, and Physician - Nordic Medical Prize
- Marjatta Väänänen - Born on October 18, 1950 - Writer
- Kerttu Hemmi - Born on October 30, 1919 - Politician (died: July 25, 1983)