Kyyjärvi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kyyjärvi
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Municipality
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| Kyyjärven kunta Kyyjärvi kommun |
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Kyyjärvi church
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| Nickname(s):
Kyy York
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Location of Kyyjärvi in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Central Finland | |
| Sub-region | Saarijärvi–Viitasaari sub-region | |
| Charter | 1929 | |
| Area
(2018-01-01)
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| • Total | 469.61 km2 (181.32 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 448.22 km2 (173.06 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 21.39 km2 (8.26 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 193rd largest in Finland | |
| Population
(2023-12-31)
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| • Total | 1,174 | |
| • Rank | 288th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 2.62/km2 (6.8/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 97.3% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.1% | |
| • Others | 2.6% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 15.4% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 50.2% | |
| • 65 or older | 34.4% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Website | www.kyyjarvi.fi | |
Kyyjärvi is a small municipality in Finland. It is located in the Central Finland region. The town is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) northwest of Jyväskylä.
Kyyjärvi has a population of about 1,174 people (as of 31 December 2023). It covers an area of about 469.61 square kilometres (181.32 sq mi) (469.61 square miles (1,216.3 km2)). A large part of this area, about 21.39 km2 (8.26 sq mi) (21.39 sq mi (55.4 km2)), is water. This means there are many lakes and rivers. The population density is about 2.62 inhabitants per square kilometre (6.8/sq mi). This means there are not many people living in each square kilometer. The official language spoken here is Finnish.
Kyyjärvi is surrounded by other municipalities like Alajärvi, Karstula, Kivijärvi, Perho, and Soini. The main town center is right next to Lake Kyyjärvi. Many small villages are part of Kyyjärvi, such as Hokkala, Koskimäki-Huhtala, Kumpula, Noposenaho, Hokkasenaho, Nurmijoki, Oikari, Peuralinna, Pölkki, Saunakylä, and Vehkaperä. Most people in these villages work in farming and forestry.
Because Kyyjärvi is located where two important Finnish roads meet (Valtatie 13 and 16), it has many services and small businesses. This is quite a lot for a municipality of its size.
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What's in a Name? The Etymology of Kyyjärvi
The name Kyyjärvi has an interesting story, but its exact origin is not fully known. The first part of the name, "kyy", is a Finnish word for an adder. An adder is a type of venomous snake. The second part, "järvi", means lake in Finnish. So, Kyyjärvi could mean "adder lake". You can find adders in Kyyjärvi, just like in other parts of Finland.
Another idea is that the first people who settled here came from a lake called Kyyvesi. They might have named their new home and lake Kyyjärvi after their old home.
People in Kyyjärvi sometimes jokingly call their municipality "Kyy York". This is a funny reference to New York. Because of this, Kyyjärvi has a special saying: Kyy York – pieni kylä, suuri sydän. This means "small village, big heart".
A Look Back: The History of Kyyjärvi
The area where Kyyjärvi is today was once used for hunting by the Tavastian people. The village of Kyyjärvi was first mentioned in records in 1565. Back then, it was part of a larger church area called the parish of Rautalampi.
Over the years, Kyyjärvi became part of different parishes. In 1628, it joined the parish of Laukaa. Then, in 1639, it became part of the new Saarijärvi parish.
Later, in 1775, Kyyjärvi became one of the villages in a new chapel community called Karstula. This community became its own parish in 1858. A parish is like a local church district.
In 1913, people decided that the Kyyjärvi school district should become its own municipality and parish. A municipality is a local government area. Kyyjärvi officially became a municipality in 1929. Its own parish was established later, in 1944.
Nature and Lakes in Kyyjärvi
Kyyjärvi is a place with lots of water! There are 46 lakes in the municipality. The biggest lakes are Lake Kyyjärvi, Heinuanjärvi, and Kirvesjärvi. These lakes are important for the local environment and for people who enjoy nature.
Getting Around: Transport in Kyyjärvi
Kyyjärvi is connected to other parts of Finland by bus. The Onnibus route that goes from Helsinki to Jyväskylä and then to Kokkola stops in Kyyjärvi. This makes it easier for people to travel to and from the municipality.
Famous People from Kyyjärvi
- Aila Paloniemi is a notable person from Kyyjärvi. She was a Member of the Parliament of Finland. This means she was elected by people to help make laws for the country.
Friends Around the World: Twin Towns
Kyyjärvi has "twin towns" or "sister cities" in other countries. These are towns that have special friendly relationships.
See also
In Spanish: Kyyjärvi para niños
