Joutsa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joutsa
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Municipality
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| Joutsan kunta Joutsa kommun |
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Location of Joutsa in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Central Finland | |
| Sub-region | Joutsa sub-region | |
| Area
(2018-01-01)
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| • Total | 1,066.42 km2 (411.75 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 867.07 km2 (334.78 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 199.25 km2 (76.93 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 89th largest in Finland | |
| Population
(2023-12-31)
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| • Total | 4,079 | |
| • Rank | 190th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 4.7/km2 (12/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 96.8% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.3% | |
| • Others | 2.9% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 10.5% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 50.3% | |
| • 65 or older | 39.2% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Joutsa is a small town, also called a municipality, in Finland. It is located in the middle part of Finland, in an area known as Central Finland. The city of Jyväskylä is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of Joutsa.
Joutsa is home to about 4,079 people. It covers a total area of 1,066.42 square kilometres (411.75 sq mi) (1,066.42 square miles (2,762.0 km2)). A big part of this area, 199.25 km2 (76.93 sq mi) (199.25 sq mi (516.1 km2)), is covered by water. This means there are many lakes!
The people in Joutsa speak Finnish. On January 1, 2008, another nearby municipality called Leivonmäki joined with Joutsa. Joutsa is also known for its special local drink called Joutsan sahti.
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Exploring Joutsa's Nature
Joutsa is surrounded by several other municipalities. These include Hartola, Hirvensalmi, Jyväskylä, Kangasniemi, Luhanka, Pertunmaa, and Toivakka.
Lakes and Waterways
Joutsa is a place with lots of water. There are 192 lakes in the area! The three biggest lakes are Puula, Suontee, and Jääsjärvi. These lakes are great for enjoying nature and water activities.
Leivonmäki National Park
A special place in Joutsa is the Leivonmäki National Park. This park is a wonderful example of Finnish nature. You can find different types of landscapes here, including swamps, sandy beaches, and beautiful forests that grow on long, narrow hills called eskers. It's a perfect spot for hiking and exploring.
Joutsa's Weather and Climate
| Climate data for Joutsa Savenaho (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1959–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 7.5 (45.5) |
9.0 (48.2) |
14.9 (58.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.3 (90.1) |
24.8 (76.6) |
18.5 (65.3) |
11.5 (52.7) |
10.1 (50.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −4.4 (24.1) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
1.1 (34.0) |
7.7 (45.9) |
15.3 (59.5) |
19.5 (67.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
14.0 (57.2) |
6.5 (43.7) |
1.2 (34.2) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
8.1 (46.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −7.1 (19.2) |
−7.2 (19.0) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
2.6 (36.7) |
9.3 (48.7) |
13.9 (57.0) |
16.4 (61.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
3.8 (38.8) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
4.0 (39.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −10 (14) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−7 (19) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
3.6 (38.5) |
8.6 (47.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
10.4 (50.7) |
6.1 (43.0) |
1.3 (34.3) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
0.2 (32.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −39.5 (−39.1) |
−37.0 (−34.6) |
−31.3 (−24.3) |
−21.9 (−7.4) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
1.2 (34.2) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−15.9 (3.4) |
−24.5 (−12.1) |
−34.1 (−29.4) |
−39.5 (−39.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) |
41 (1.6) |
37 (1.5) |
37 (1.5) |
45 (1.8) |
70 (2.8) |
84 (3.3) |
71 (2.8) |
60 (2.4) |
72 (2.8) |
62 (2.4) |
61 (2.4) |
690 (27.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 20 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 198 |
| Source 1: FMI normals for Finland 1991-2020 | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: record highs and lows | |||||||||||||
Joutsa experiences a climate typical of Finland. Summers are mild, while winters are cold and snowy. The weather box above shows the average temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
Villages in Joutsa
Joutsa is made up of several smaller villages. Each village has its own unique feel. Some of these villages include:
- Havumäki
- Kivisuo
- Kälä
- Laitjärvi
- Lapinkylä
- Leivonmäki
- Marjotaipale
- Pärnämäki
- Ruokoranta
- Ruorasmäki
- Rutalahti
- Savenaho
- Selänpohja
- Taka-Ikola
- Tammilahti
- Tolvasniemi
- Vehmaa
Local News and Media
If you want to know what's happening in Joutsa, you can read the local newspapers:
- Joutsan seutu is a newspaper published for Joutsa and the nearby area of Luhanka.
- Itä-Häme is another newspaper that covers news from this region.
Friendship Towns
Joutsa has special connections with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns" or "friendship towns." They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures. Joutsa's friendship towns are:
Tähtvere Parish, Estonia
Finspång, Sweden
See also
In Spanish: Joutsa para niños
