Inari, Finland facts for kids
Inari is a municipality in Lapland. As of 2013, about 6,730 people lived there. Neighbouring municipalities are Enontekiö, Kittilä, Sodankylä and Utsjoki. The largest urban area in Inari is Ivalo.
Geography
Inari covers more area than any other municipality in Finland. Lake Inari is in Inari. There are also over 8,000 other lakes. That is why the size of the municipality is so large. The River Vaskojoki is located in western Inari. It flows to the lake Paateri.
Population growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1980 |
6,900
|
| 1985 |
7,219
|
| 1990 |
7,559
|
| 1995 |
7,851
|
| 2000 |
7,360
|
| 2005 |
7,043
|
| 2010 |
6,778
|
Images for kids
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Sajos, the Sami Cultural Center in the Inari village
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