Honkajoki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Honkajoki
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Former municipality
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| Honkajoen kunta Honkajoki kommun |
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Honkajoki Church
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Location of Honkajoki in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Satakunta | |
| Sub-region | Pohjois-Satakunta sub-region | |
| Charter | 1867 | |
| Consolidated | 2021 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 333.13 km2 (128.62 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 331.22 km2 (127.88 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,595 | |
| • Density | 20.76/km2 (53.8/sq mi) | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 13.4% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 55.4% | |
| • 65 or older | 31.2% | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 96.5% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.3% | |
| • Others | 3.3% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Municipal tax rate | 22.50% | |
| Climate | Dfc | |
| Website | www.honkajoki.fi | |
Honkajoki was a small municipality (like a local district) in Finland. Its name was Hongonjoki until 1952. On January 1, 2021, Honkajoki joined with the nearby town of Kankaanpää. This means it is no longer a separate municipality.
Honkajoki was located in the western part of Finland. It was part of the Satakunta region. The official language spoken in Honkajoki was Finnish.
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About Honkajoki's Location and Size
Honkajoki was situated in the Western Finland province. It was a part of the Satakunta region. This region is known for its beautiful nature.
How Big Was Honkajoki?
The total area of Honkajoki was about 333 square kilometers. This is roughly 128 square miles. Most of this area was land. Only a small part, about 1.8 square kilometers, was water.
How Many People Lived There?
As of December 31, 2020, about 1,595 people lived in Honkajoki. This means the area was not very crowded. There were about 20 people living per square kilometer.
History of Honkajoki
Honkajoki became an official municipality in 1867. For many years, it operated as its own local government. It managed local services for its residents.
Why Did it Join Kankaanpää?
In 2021, Honkajoki merged with the town of Kankaanpää. This kind of merger happens sometimes in Finland. It can help smaller municipalities share resources. It also helps them provide better services.
See also
In Spanish: Honkajoki para niños
