Humppila facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Humppila
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Municipality
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| Humppilan kunta Humppila kommun |
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The Humppila church
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Location of Humppila in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Tavastia Proper | |
| Sub-region | Forssa sub-region | |
| Charter | 1874 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 148.61 km2 (57.38 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 147.96 km2 (57.13 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 277th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,125 | |
| • Rank | 251st largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 14.36/km2 (37.2/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 97.7% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.2% | |
| • Others | 2.1% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 14.4% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 56.1% | |
| • 65 or older | 29.5% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Website | www.humppila.fi | |
Humppila is a small municipality in Finland. It is located in the Tavastia Proper region. Humppila is the smallest municipality in Tavastia Proper based on its population.
The town's growth was greatly helped by the arrival of the Turku–Toijala railway in 1876. Today, trains still stop in Humppila. The railway station, which was once closed, has now reopened for passengers.
From 1898 to 1974, Humppila was the starting point for the Jokioinen Railway. This was a narrow-gauge line that went for 22 kilometers (about 14 miles) to the town of Forssa. Today, 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) of this line is used as the Jokioinen Museum Railway.
Two important highways pass through Humppila. These are Highway 2, which connects Vihti and Pori, and Highway 9, which links Turku and Tampere.
Humppila's neighbouring municipalities are Forssa, Jokioinen, Ypäjä, Loimaa, Punkalaidun, and Urjala. The official language spoken in Humppila is Finnish.
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Humppila's Villages
Humppila is made up of several smaller areas called villages. These include:
- Vitikka
- Huhtaa
- Humppila
- Koivisto
- Murto
- Taipale
- Venäjä
- Myllynkulma
Local Economy
The main employers in Humppila help the community thrive. The biggest employer is the Humppila municipality itself. Other important businesses include:
- Kenkämaailma (a shoe store)
- Humppilan Osuuspankki (a bank)
- Iittala Group Humppila Glassworks (a glass factory)
- Maviteknik Oy (an engineering company)
At the end of 2004, most jobs were in services (like shops and offices). Industry (like factories) and agriculture (farming and forestry) also provided many jobs.
Getting Around Humppila
You can travel to and from Humppila using the Onnibus bus service. There is a route that connects Helsinki and Pori, with a stop in Humppila.
Famous People from Humppila
Some notable individuals have come from Humppila:
- Risto Jalo: A well-known ice hockey player.
- Waldemar Bergroth: A politician who played a role in the government.
See also
In Spanish: Humppila para niños
