Kuru, Finland facts for kids
Kuru used to be a separate town in Finland. It is now part of the larger town of Ylöjärvi. Kuru is located in Western Finland, in an area called the Pirkanmaa region.
It lies about 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of a big city called Tampere. In 2009, Kuru had about 2,782 people living there. The area of Kuru is quite large, covering about 820 square kilometers (317 square miles). A big part of this area, about 103 square kilometers (40 square miles), is water. Most people in Kuru worked in service jobs. Kuru officially joined Ylöjärvi on January 1, 2009. The main language spoken in Kuru is Finnish.
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Exploring Seitseminen National Park
A large part of the Seitseminen National Park is located in Kuru. This national park is the most popular place to visit in the area. People come here to enjoy nature and learn about protecting the environment.
The park has huge forests, wet marshlands, and beautiful ridges. It's a great place for studying nature and eco-tourism. The Seitseminen National Park covers a total area of 4,000 square kilometers (1,544 square miles).
Clean Water and Outdoor Fun
The streams and rivers in Kuru have incredibly clean water. It is so pure that you can drink it directly without needing to clean it first! Most of Kuru is covered by either water or forests.
In fact, about 550 square kilometers (212 square miles) of the area is forest. This means there are lots of trees and green spaces. Many people enjoy outdoor activities here. Popular things to do include canoeing, swimming, fishing, and hiking. You can also go camping and backpacking in the beautiful nature.
Natural Resources of Kuru
Kuru has many valuable natural resources. These include wood from its vast forests, its clean water, and different types of stone. The stone found in Kuru is used for many things.
It is used to make gravestones and as material for buildings. People also use it for memorial statues. Sometimes, the stone is even made into jewelry and souvenirs. One special type of stone from Kuru is called "pallograniitti," or orbicular granite. This is a rare kind of granite with cool, decorative ring shapes in it.
Forestry Education in Kuru
Kuru is also home to a special part of Tampere College. This is where their forestry department is located. Students come here to learn about forests and how to manage them.
The college offers different courses, including training to become a wilderness guide. They also teach about forestry and how to build traditional log houses. These courses attract students from all over the world.
Notable People from Kuru
Some interesting people were born in Kuru. Here are a few of them:
- Emanuel Kolkki (1869 – 1940)
- Kalle Kaakko-oja (1875 – 1942)
- Artturi Tienari (1907 – 1998)
- Tauno Kovanen (1917–1986)
- Seppo Lehto (born 1962)
