Joroinen

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Joroinen
Jorois
Municipality
Joroisten kunta
Jorois kommun
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Joroinen church
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Coat of arms
Nickname: 
Paris of the Savonia [1]
Joroinen sijainti Suomi.svg
Location of Joroinen in Finland
Coordinates: 62°11′N027°50′E / 62.183°N 27.833°E / 62.183; 27.833
CountryFlag of Finland.svg  Finland
Region North Savo [2]
Sub-region Varkaus
Charter 1631
Government
 • Municipality managerJoonas Hänninen
Area
 (2018-01-01) [3]
 • Total711.76 km2 (274.81 sq mi)
 • Land574.89 km2 (221.97 sq mi)
 • Water136.3 km2 (52.6 sq mi)
 • Rank 148th largest in Finland
Population
 (2023-12-31) [4]
 • Total4,590
 • Rank 178th largest in Finland
 • Density7.98/km2 (20.7/sq mi)
Population by native language
[4]
 •  Finnish 93.9% (official)
 •  Swedish 0.4%
 • Others5.7%
Population by age
[5]
 • 0 to 1413.4%
 • 15 to 6455.5%
 • 65 or older31.2%
Time zone UTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Website www.joroinen.fi

Joroinen is a municipality in the North Savo region of Finland. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the Northern Savonia sub-region. The municipality has a population of approximately 4,626 people and covers an area of 982 square kilometers.

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Joroinen was first mentioned in historical records in 1388, when it was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. In the 16th century, the area was briefly annexed by Russia before being returned to Sweden. During the 18th century, Joroinen became part of the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland, which was a satellite state of the Russian Empire.

Joroinen is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. The municipality is home to several lakes, including Lake Joroinen and Lake Konnevesi, which are popular destinations for boating and swimming. In the winter, the area is covered in snow and is ideal for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Joroinen is also home to several cultural attractions. The Joroinen Museum, which is located in the center of the municipality, offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of the area. The museum features exhibits on the local history, including the history of Joroinen's lakes and forests, as well as traditional crafts and folk art from the region.

The municipality of Joroinen is governed by a local council, which is elected every four years. The council is responsible for the administration of local services, such as education, healthcare, and social services.

Some villages

Historic manor houses of the area [6]

International relations

Twin towns — sister cities

Joroinen is twinned with:

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References

  1. ↑ Nykänen, Helmi. "Joroisissa on itsetunto kohdillaan: "Savon Pariisi on aika korskean komea titteli omittavaksi"". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish).
  2. ↑ "Government decided on division into regions" . Retrieved 1 Jan 2021.
  3. ↑ "Area of Finnish Municipalities 1.1.2018" (PDF). National Land Survey of Finland. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Population growth biggest in nearly 70 years". Population structure. Statistics Finland. 2024-04-26. ISSN   1797-5395 . Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  5. ↑ "Population according to age (1-year) and sex by area and the regional division of each statistical reference year, 2003–2020". StatFin. Statistics Finland . Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  6. ↑ "Herrasväen asuinpaikat - Eteläsavon kartanot ja kartanoiksi kutsutut". kirjasto.mikkeli.fi.

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