Liminka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Liminka
Limingo
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Municipality
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| Limingan kunta Limingo kommun |
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Liminka Church
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Location of Liminka in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | North Ostrobothnia | |
| Sub-region | Oulu | |
| Charter | 1477 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 651.71 km2 (251.63 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 637.31 km2 (246.07 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 14.54 km2 (5.61 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 136th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,256 | |
| • Rank | 96th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 16.09/km2 (41.7/sq mi) | |
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| • Finnish | 98.8% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.1% | |
| • Sami | 0.1% | |
| • Others | 1% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 31.8% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 57.7% | |
| • 65 or older | 10.5% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Liminka (also called Limingo in Swedish) is a town in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. It is located about 25 kilometers (15 miles) south of the city of Oulu.
As of 31 December 2023, Liminka is home to about 10,256 people. The town covers an area of 651.71 square kilometres (251.63 sq mi), with 14.54 km2 (5.61 sq mi) of that being water. This means there are about 16.09 inhabitants per square kilometre (41.7/sq mi) people living in each square kilometer. Liminka shares its borders with several other towns, including Kempele, Lumijoki, Muhos, Oulunsalo, Siikajoki, Siikalatva, Tyrnävä, and Vaala.
One of the most special places in Liminka is the Liminganlahti Bay. It is a very important home for many different kinds of birds.
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History of Liminka
Liminka was officially founded in the year 1477. That's over 500 years ago! There's a fun story about how Liminka got its name. People say it comes from a giant named Limmi who lived in the area long ago.
Nature and Wildlife
Liminganlahti Bay: A Bird Paradise
The Liminganlahti Bay is a huge wetland area. It's one of the most important places in Finland for birds. Many different bird species come here to nest, rest during their long migrations, or find food.
You can see thousands of birds at certain times of the year. It's a great spot for birdwatching and learning about nature. The bay is protected to keep it safe for all the wildlife.
Famous People from Liminka
Many interesting people have come from Liminka. Here are a few:
- Anna-Leena Härkönen (born 1965): She is a well-known Finnish author. She writes books and plays.
- Leo Lastumäki (1927–2012): He was a famous Finnish actor. He appeared in many movies and TV shows.
- Juho Sunila (1875–1936): He was an important politician who served as the Prime Minister of Finland twice (from 1927 to 1928 and again from 1931 to 1932). The Prime Minister is the leader of the government in Finland.
- Yrjö Wichmann (1868–1932): He was a linguist and a professor. A linguist is someone who studies languages.
- Antti Ylönen (born 1983): He is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenceman.
Town Partnerships
Liminka has a special partnership with another town:
- Nõo Parish, Estonia: This means Liminka and Nõo Parish work together on projects and share ideas. It's like having a sister town!
