Juva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juva
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Municipality
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| Juvan kunta Juva kommun |
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Juva Church
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Location of Juva in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Southern Savonia | |
| Sub-region | Pieksämäki sub-region | |
| Parish | 1442-01-19 | |
| Municipality | 1868 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 1,345.69 km2 (519.57 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,163.37 km2 (449.18 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 182.32 km2 (70.39 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 62nd largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,734 | |
| • Rank | 157th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 4.93/km2 (12.8/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 95.8% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.2% | |
| • Others | 3.9% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 11.4% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 52.1% | |
| • 65 or older | 36.5% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Website | www.juva.fi | |
Juva (also known as Swedish: Juva or Jockas) is a special type of town called a municipality in Finland. It is located in the Southern Savonia region. Juva is about 270 kilometers (168 miles) northeast of Helsinki, the capital city.
Juva has a very long history! It was officially founded on January 19, 1442. This makes it the oldest parish or municipality in Finland where we know the exact date it began. Back then, it was only the second parish in Eastern Finland. Over many years, several other towns and areas grew out of Juva. These include places like Savonlinna, Kuopio, and Pieksämäki. The local government, which manages the town, was set up in 1868.
Facts About Juva
Juva has a population of 5,734 people (as of 31 December 2023). The total area of the municipality is 1,345.69 square kilometres (519.57 sq mi). A big part of this area, 182.32 km2 (70.39 sq mi), is covered by water. This means there are many lakes and rivers around. The population density is 4.93 inhabitants per square kilometre (12.8/sq mi). This tells us how many people live in each square kilometer.
The main language spoken in Juva is Finnish. Everyone in Juva speaks Finnish as their main language.
Economy and Industries
Juva is mostly a farming community. This means many people work in agriculture, growing crops and raising animals. But Juva also has some other businesses. These include companies that make wood products, like Sisuwood/Is-vet Oy and Viitakosken Puu Oy. There are also companies that make prepared foods, such as Kruununherkku, and a bakery called Siiskonen.
Nature and Lakes
Juva is surrounded by beautiful nature. Lake Jukajärvi is a large lake located very close to the center of Juva. Juva is also connected to the sea through the Saimaa-Canals. These canals are south of Juva and lead to Lake Luonteri, which is part of the huge Lake Saimaa system. Lake Saimaa is one of the largest lakes in Europe.
Culture
Juva is known as the place where the industrial metal band Ruoska started. They are a music group that plays a specific style of rock music.
See also
In Spanish: Juva para niños
