Raisio facts for kids
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Raisio
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Market place in Raisio
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Location of Raisio in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Southwest Finland | ||
| Sub-region | Turku sub-region | ||
| Metropolitan area | Turku metropolitan area | ||
| First records | 1292 | ||
| City rights | 1974 | ||
| Area
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| • Total | 50.06 km2 (19.33 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 48.76 km2 (18.83 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 306th largest in Finland | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 25,331 | ||
| • Rank | 40th largest in Finland | ||
| • Density | 519.5/km2 (1,345/sq mi) | ||
| Population by native language | |||
| • Finnish | 86.5% (official) | ||
| • Swedish | 1.4% | ||
| • Others | 12% | ||
| Population by age | |||
| • 0 to 14 | 15.6% | ||
| • 15 to 64 | 61.2% | ||
| • 65 or older | 23.3% | ||
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | ||
| Climate | Dfb | ||
Raisio (pronounced RYE-see-oh) is a town in Finland. It is located in the Southwest Finland region. Raisio is just north of Turku, which is the main city of the region. About 25,000 people live in Raisio. It is the 40th largest municipality in Finland by population. It is also the third largest in the Southwest Finland region.
The town of Raisio covers a land area of about 48.76 km2 (18.83 sq mi). It has about 5 kilometres (3 mi) of coastline. This coastline is along the Bay of Raisio in the south.
The coat of arms of Raisio has a special meaning. It is inspired by Martin of Tours. He was a saint who is connected to Raisio's old stone church. Olof Eriksson designed the coat of arms. It was approved on April 23, 1954.
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History of Raisio
The first known written record of Raisio dates back to 1292. There is also strong proof that people lived here during the Stone Age. However, Raisio did not officially become a town until 1974. For a long time, it was mostly a farming area.
Things changed in the late 20th century. The company Raisio Group became very successful. This helped Raisio grow into an important industrial center. The town's population grew a lot, increasing eleven times during the 20th century.
What Does the Name Raisio Mean?
The name Raisio first belonged to the Raisionjoki river. The river's oldest name was Raisajoki. This name means "marsh/bog river." You can find a similar word, raisnik, in the Estonian language, which means "mire."
Another idea about the name Raisio comes from the word raiskio. This word means a forest that was damaged by poor management. The landscape of Raisio changed a lot after the Ice Age. This was due to siltation and post-glacial uplift.
Raisio's Economy
Raisio has grown a lot because of its good location. It has strong transport links and is close to Turku. The main industries in Raisio are services, food production, and chemical production.
The biggest employer in Raisio is the Raisio Group. This company makes food, animal feed, and health products. Raisio is also home to the Mylly shopping center. This is one of the largest shopping centers in Scandinavia. Finland's third IKEA store is also located in Raisio.
Fun Places to Visit in Raisio
Raisio has many interesting cultural places. The Friisilä Handicraft Centre lets you see traditional Finnish handicrafts. The Harkko Cultural Centre is in the town center. It has an art museum, an archaeology museum, and a theater.
You can also visit the town library. The Ulpukka swimming centre is a great place for swimming. Raisio is also home to Vaisaaren yläkoulu. This is Finland's largest secondary school.
The Raisio railway station is on the Turku-Uusikaupunki railway line. The Finnish Heritage Agency has called it an important cultural site.
People of Raisio
Population Growth
Raisio has 25,331 people living there. It is the 40th most populated municipality in Finland. Raisio is part of the Turku region. This region is the third largest urban area in Finland.
About 12.2% of the people in Raisio have a foreign background. This number is higher than the average for all of Finland.
| Year | Population |
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| 1990 |
21,120
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| 1995 |
22,268
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| 2000 |
23,149
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| 2005 |
23,799
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| 2010 |
24,427
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| 2015 |
24,290
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| 2020 |
24,407
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Languages Spoken
Population by mother tongue (2023) Finnish (87.9%) Russian (1.8%) Ukrainian (1.5%) Swedish (1.4%) Albanian (1.2%) Bosnian (0.9%) Estonian (0.8%) Other (5.8%)
Raisio is a place where most people speak Finnish. About 86.5% of the population speaks Finnish as their main language. A smaller number, about 1.4% of people, speak Swedish.
About 12% of the people in Raisio speak a language other than Finnish or Swedish as their first language. Many people can speak more than one language. This is because English and Swedish are required subjects in school.
At least 30 different languages are spoken in Raisio. The most common languages from other countries are Russian (1.8%), Ukrainian (1.5%), Albanian (1.2%), and Bosnian (0.9%).
People from Other Countries
In 2022, there were 2,685 people in Raisio who had a migrant background. This was 10.8% of the total population. About 2,357 people were born outside of Finland. This is 9.4% of the population.
Most foreign-born residents came from the former Soviet Union, the former Yugoslavia, Estonia, and Iraq. Raisio has a higher percentage of immigrants than the average for Finland. More new residents are coming from other countries. This means the number of foreign residents will likely grow in the future.
Religion in Raisio
In 2023, the largest religious group in Raisio was the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. About 62.1% of the people belonged to this church. Other religious groups made up 2.9% of the population. A large part of the population, 35.0%, said they did not have a religious affiliation.
Famous People from Raisio
- Nils-Eric Fougstedt (1910–1961), a conductor and composer
- Heikki Haavisto (1935–2022), a politician
- Silja Kosonen (born 2002), a hammer thrower
- Kalervo Kummola (born 1945), an ice hockey executive and politician
- Yrjö Nurmio (1901–1983), a professor and director of the National Archives of Finland
Sister Cities
Raisio is connected with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They share cultural and educational ties.
Images for kids
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Market place in Raisio
See also
In Spanish: Raisio para niños
