Enontekiö facts for kids
Enontekiö is a municipality in Lapland, Finland. As of 2013, about 1,890 people lived there. Neighbouring municipalities are Inari, Kittilä and Muonio.
History
Enontekiö shares a border with Norway and Sweden. The point where the borders of Finland, Norway and Sweden meet is Treriksröset. This is located about 10 km west of Kilpisjärvi village. A monument was built at Treriksröset in 1926. It replaced an earlier monument built of stone in 1897.
Sights
- Saana mountain
- Halti mountain
- Pihtsusköngäs, 17 meters higs waterfall
Population growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1980 |
2,286
|
| 1985 |
2,419
|
| 1990 |
2,472
|
| 1995 |
2,413
|
| 2000 |
2,145
|
| 2005 |
2,000
|
| 2010 |
1,876
|
Images for kids
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Kilpisjärvi Lake
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Pihtsusköngäs, a plunge-type waterfall in Enontekiö.
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In the northern area of the municipality, the vegetation is very sparse.
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Finnish soldiers hoist a flag at the Norwegian border after the last German soldiers were expelled.
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Boundary sign at Kilpisjärvi, entering Finland on the E8 road at the border with Norway. The top, bilingual sign in Finnish and Northern Sami is in the Lapland Region.
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Reindeer run free in Enontekiö.
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Highway 21 in the north of Enontekiö
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The church of Enontekiö
See also
In Spanish: Enontekiö para niños
