Multia, Finland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Multia
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Municipality
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| Multian kunta Multia kommun |
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Multia Church
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Location of Multia in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Central Finland | |
| Sub-region | Keuruu sub-region | |
| Charter | 1868 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 765.63 km2 (295.61 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 733.25 km2 (283.11 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 32.37 km2 (12.50 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 116th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,430 | |
| • Rank | 279th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 1.95/km2 (5.1/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 97.2% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.3% | |
| • Others | 2.5% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 13.7% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 50.6% | |
| • 65 or older | 35.6% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Multia is a small town, also called a municipality, in Finland. It's found in the Central Finland area. Multia has a population of about 1,430 people as of 31 December 2023.
The town covers an area of about 765.63 square kilometres (295.61 sq mi). A part of this area, 32.37 km2 (12.50 sq mi), is covered by water. This means there are many lakes and rivers around. The population density is about 1.95 inhabitants per square kilometre (5.1/sq mi).
Multia is a place where people mainly speak Finnish. In the past, it was sometimes called "Muldia" in Swedish papers. But today, everyone calls it "Multia" in Swedish too.
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Geography of Multia
Multia is surrounded by several other towns. Its neighbors are Keuruu, Petäjävesi, Saarijärvi, Uurainen, and Ähtäri. The biggest city nearby is Jyväskylä, which is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) away. Jyväskylä is the capital city of the Central Finland region.
Lakes and Highest Point
There are many lakes in Multia, about 146 in total! The largest lakes are Sinervä, Tarhapäänjärvi, and Sahrajärvi-Pienvesi. These lakes are great for enjoying nature.
Multia is also home to the highest point in the Central Finland region. This spot is called Kiiskilänmäki. It reaches a height of about 269 metres (883 ft) above sea level.
Rainfall in Multia
If you visit Multia in the summer, be ready for some rain! From June to August, Multia gets the most rainfall in all of Finland. On average, it receives about 237.3 millimeters (9.3 inches) of rain during these months.
| Climate data for Multia Pirttiperä (1991-2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 55 (2.2) |
43 (1.7) |
42 (1.7) |
39 (1.5) |
45 (1.8) |
73 (2.9) |
89 (3.5) |
79 (3.1) |
65 (2.6) |
73 (2.9) |
67 (2.6) |
65 (2.6) |
735 (28.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 21 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 203 |
| Source: https://www.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/1991-2020-sadetilastot | |||||||||||||
Fun Events in Multia
One exciting event held in Multia is the Kicksled World Championship. A kicksled is a type of sled that you push with your foot, like a scooter on snow. It's a fun winter sport!
Famous People from Multia
Many interesting people have come from Multia. Here are a few:
- Seth Heikkilä (1863–1938)
- Tauno Sipilä (1921–2001)
- Pentti Papinaho (1926-1992)
- Erkki Pohjanheimo (born 1942)
See also
In Spanish: Multia para niños
