Hyrynsalmi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hyrynsalmi
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Municipality
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| Hyrynsalmen kunta Hyrynsalmi kommun |
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Hyrynsalmi Church
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Location of Hyrynsalmi in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Kainuu | |
| Sub-region | Kehys-Kainuu sub-region | |
| Founded (parish) | 1786 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 1,521.38 km2 (587.41 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,421.27 km2 (548.76 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 100.32 km2 (38.73 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 50th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,063 | |
| • Rank | 254th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 1.45/km2 (3.8/sq mi) | |
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| • Finnish | 97.7% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.2% | |
| • Others | 2.1% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 9.2% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 49.3% | |
| • 65 or older | 41.5% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Website | www.hyrynsalmi.fi | |
Hyrynsalmi is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Finland. It's part of the Kainuu region, which is in the central part of the country.
This area is known for its beautiful nature, with lots of forests and lakes. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
Discover Hyrynsalmi
Hyrynsalmi is a unique place with interesting facts and a fun annual event.
Facts and Figures
Hyrynsalmi has a population of about 2,063 people (as of 31 December 2023). It covers a total area of 1,521.38 square kilometres (587.41 sq mi). A good part of this area, about 100.32 km2 (38.73 sq mi), is covered by water, like lakes and rivers.
The population density is about 1.45 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.8/sq mi). This means there aren't many people living in each square kilometer. The official language spoken here is Finnish.
The Home of Swamp Football
One of the most exciting things about Hyrynsalmi is that it hosts the world championships in swamp football every year! Imagine playing football in a muddy swamp – it's a very messy but super fun sport. Teams from all over the world come to compete in this unique event.
See also
In Spanish: Hyrynsalmi para niños
