Nousiainen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nousiainen Nousis
Municipality
Nousiaisten kunta Nousis kommun
Nousiainen Church
Coat of arms
Location of Nousiainen in Finland
Country	Finland
Region	Southwest Finland
Sub-region	Turku sub-region
Charter	1867
Area  (2018-01-01)
• Total	199.55 km2 (77.05 sq mi)
• Land	198.93 km2 (76.81 sq mi)
• Water	0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Area rank	263rd largest in Finland
Population  (2023-12-31)
• Total	4,695
• Rank	176th largest in Finland
• Density	23.6/km2 (61/sq mi)
Population by native language
• Finnish	95.8% (official)
• Swedish	0.8%
• Others	3.4%
Population by age
• 15 to 64	60.3%
• 65 or older	20.6%
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Climate	Dfb
Website	www.nousiainen.fi

Nousiainen (pronounced NOU-see-eye-nen) is a small town, also called a municipality, in Finland. It's located in the Southwest Finland region. Nousiainen is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away from the city of Turku. You can find it along Highway 8, which is also known as E8.

Most people in Nousiainen speak Finnish. The municipality has a population of 4,695 people (as of 31 December 2023). It covers an area of 199.55 square kilometres (77.05 sq mi). A small part of this area, 0.62 km² (0.24 sq mi), is water. This means there are about 23.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (61/sq mi) people living in each square kilometer.

Nousiainen is also home to two special nature areas. These are part of the Natura 2000 network, which protects important natural habitats. They are the Kurjenrahka National Park and the Rehtisuo Raised Bog.

A Look at Nousiainen's Past

Nousiainen has a very long history. It was an "ancient parish" even before Sweden ruled Finland. This means it was an important local community for a very long time.

Nousiainen was once the first main church location for the bishop of Finland. This was until the early 1200s. After that, the bishop's seat moved to Koroinen, which is now part of Turku. Even so, Nousiainen remained a popular place for people to visit on religious journeys throughout the Middle Ages. The official symbol, or coat of arms, of Nousiainen shows Bishop Henry and Lalli, who are important figures in Finnish history.

Nousiainen was first mentioned in old writings in 1232. Its name comes from an old Finnish personal name, Nousia. This name is still used by some people today. Even after the bishop moved, Nousiainen was still a special place. Many people believed that Bishop Henry was buried there.

The village of Nummi is the main administrative center of Nousiainen today. It was first mentioned in 1380. At that time, important court meetings for Nousiainen and nearby areas were held there. By 1556, Nummi had grown to be the biggest village in Nousiainen.

How People Make a Living

For a long time, agriculture (farming) has been the most important way people in Nousiainen make money. Many people work in farming.

There used to be an electronics factory by Teleste Oyj in Nousiainen, which provided many jobs. However, that factory has now closed down. In 2015, there were over 1,000 jobs in the municipality. Most of these jobs (72%) were in services, like shops and offices. About 11% were in farming, forestry, and fishery. The rest (15%) were in manufacturing.

Some of the companies that paid the most corporate tax in 2016 were FCR Finland, which works in shipbuilding, Mynämäen-Nousiaisten Osuuspankki (a bank), and Maalausliike Helin (a painting company).

Local Culture and Food

Every place has its own special traditions and foods. In Nousiainen, there's a traditional dish called imelet perunloora. This is a type of Sweetened potato casserole. It was chosen as the official traditional dish of Nousiainen in the 1980s.

Famous People from Nousiainen

Nousiainen is the birthplace of some notable people. One famous person is:

• Mikko Rantanen (born 1996): He is a professional ice hockey player. He plays for the Colorado Avalanche team in the National Hockey League (NHL) in North America.

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See also

In Spanish: Nousiainen para niños