Simo, Finland
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Simo is a municipality located in the province of Lapland, Finland, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) from the Swedish border.
The municipality has a population of Template:Infobox Finnish municipality/population count (Error: Invalid time.)[1] and covers an area of [convert: invalid number] of which [convert: invalid number] is water.[2] The population density is [convert: invalid number]. In 2001, Simo's debt per capita was 946.39 Euros.
Simo's three largest neighbouring towns are Oulu (Template:Infobox Finnish municipality/population count inhabitants), Kemi (Template:Infobox Finnish municipality/population count inhabitants) and Tornio (Template:Infobox Finnish municipality/population count inhabitants). Some of the bigger neighbouring municipalities are Keminmaa (Template:Infobox Finnish municipality/population count inhabitants) and Ii (Template:Infobox Finnish municipality/population count inhabitants).[1]
History
Early history
The oldest residential areas of Simo are the Simonkylä and Maksniemi regions.[3] The oldest records of human habitation within Simo is found in the village of Simonkylä, which was occupied during the 1300s. In the 1500s the population of Simo began to grow as a result of migration, the population increased especially in the villages of Simonkylä and Simoniemi. Simo was known for its large farms and fishermen.
Development over the course of time
In the 1800s the population gradually began to expand along the beaches of the Simojoki river. In the year of 1865, a large municipal reform occurred in which the municipality, named Simo, received its actual limits, even though the area had long been referred to as Simoksi and the residents simolaisiksi.
Lapland War
During the Lapland War, the village of Maksniemi suffered serious damage. Bridges along the Simojoki river were blown up by the German forces, which is why for quite some time after the war Simojoki had to be crossed by ferry. The destruction of the connection that the bridges provided was important as it cut off the municipality of Simo from Finnish Highway Four.
Landscape
Simo is situated by the Bothnian Bay, at the mouth of river Simojoki. In Simo there is a rural landscape and also in the planning of the centre an attempt has been made to emphasise the nature vicinity. Simo consists of many small and vital village communities. Simo's sights include Simo's Church which was completed in 1846 during the late Empire time and light infantryman place with its statues which will be a memory from the war of independence when the route goes through Simo's wildernesses.
Islands within Simo
Islands within Simo are inclusive of Haahka, Halttari, Harvakari, Härkäletto, Junkiletto, Koivuluoto, Korkiakari, Kuralanletto, Laitakari, Lammasletto, Leipäre, Leipäreenkrunni, Lissabon, Louekari, Montaja, Munakari, Möyly, Oravainen, Paavonletto, Palokarinletto, Paskaletto, Pensasletot, Peurankallio, Pihlajakari, Pikku-Leipäre, Pirttisaari, Rajaletto, Saapaskari, Selkäkari, Selkäkarinmatala, Tiuranen, Tiurasenkalla, Tiurasenkrunni, Tynttyrit, Vatunki, Ykskivi and Ööperit.
School systems
Simo has three elementary schools, one secondary school and a high school. The nearest university is in Oulu.
Industry
In Simo there is no industry. In 2007–2011, Fennovoima considered to build a 1,500 to 2,500 megawatt nuclear power plant[4] in Karsikko and Laitakari.[5] However, Fennovoima announced in October 2011 that the power plant would be built at Pyhäjoki.[6]
Villages
The villages of Simo are inclusive of Alaniemi, Asemakylä, Hamari, Karisuvanto, Koivuoja, Maksniemi, Malininperä, Matala, Ojalanperä, Onkalonperä, Patokoski, Pömiö, Simoniemi, Simonkylä, Siperianperä, Soikko, Taininiemi, Viantie and Ylikärppä.
Notable individuals
- Aarne Orjatsalo, actor
- Esko Tavia, Mayor of Simo from 2002 - 2015
- Juha Marttila, MTK chairman
- Martti Miettunen, Minister of State, three times Prime Minister
- Matti Lackman, Ph.D, principal investigator and philosopher
- Seppo Lohi, Doctor of Theology
- Tuomas Lohi, Mayor of Kempele
- Veikko Huovinen, writer (born in Simo)
References
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Reuters report, 11 March 2008
- ^ Fennovoima press release, 11 March 2008[permanent dead link]
- ^ "New nuclear reactor to be built at Pyhäjoki". YLE News. Helsinki: Yleisradio Oy. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011.[permanent dead link]
External links
Media related to Simo at Wikimedia Commons
- Municipality of Simo – Official website
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