Janakkala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Janakkala
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Municipality
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Church of Saint Lawrence in Janakkala
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Location of Janakkala in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Tavastia Proper | |
| Sub-region | Hämeenlinna sub-region | |
| Charter | 1866 | |
| Seat | Turenki | |
| Area
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| • Total | 586.07 km2 (226.28 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 547.41 km2 (211.36 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 38.63 km2 (14.92 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 156th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,123 | |
| • Rank | 69th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 29.45/km2 (76.3/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 95.8% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.4% | |
| • Others | 3.8% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 16.2% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 59% | |
| • 24.8% | 24.8% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Janakkala (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjɑnɑˌkːɑlɑ]) is a town in Finland. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. The main town in Janakkala is Turenki. Sometimes, maps might mistakenly show Turenki as Janakkala.
Janakkala is located along Highway 3 (also known as E12) in Southern Finland. It is part of the Tavastia Proper region. To the south, Janakkala is next to Riihimäki. Its northern neighbor is Hämeenlinna. It's about 16 kilometers from Turenki to Hämeenlinna. The bigger cities of Tampere and Helsinki are both about 94 to 96 kilometers away.
Janakkala has a population of 16,123 people (as of 31 December 2023). The total area of Janakkala is 586.07 square kilometres (226.28 sq mi). A small part of this area, 38.63 km2 (14.92 sq mi), is water. The population density is about 29.45 inhabitants per square kilometre (76.3/sq mi), meaning how many people live in each square kilometer. The local language spoken in Janakkala is Finnish only.
Things to See and Do in Janakkala
Janakkala has many interesting places to visit. In the village of Tervakoski, you can find a paper mill. Tervakoski is the second-largest village in the area.
Fun Places to Visit
- Puuhamaa Amusement Park: This is a very popular amusement park located in Tervakoski. It's a great place for fun and games!
- Hakoinen Fortress Hill: This is an old fortress hill with a manor house nearby. The manor house is privately owned.
- St. Lauri (Lawrence) Church: This is a beautiful mediaeval stone church.
- Torpparimuseo: This museum has authentic old wooden village buildings and a windmill. It shows what life was like in the past.
- Bronze Age Sacrifice Stones: You can also find many ancient stones from the Bronze Age that were used for sacrifices.
- Ida Aalberg's Birthplace: The famous actress Ida Aalberg (1857-1915) was born in Leppäkoski village in Janakkala.
Janakkala's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is like a special symbol for Janakkala. It shows the head of a Eurasian lynx. The lynx is the official animal of the Tavastia Proper region, which shows Janakkala's place in the heart of Tavastia.
The design also includes a special line that looks like an aisle. This line represents the Hakoinen Castle, which is built into a mountain. The two arrows around a cross symbolize Christianity and battles from the Crusades.
See also
In Spanish: Janakkala para niños
