Somero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Somero
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Town
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| Someron kaupunki Somero stad |
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Somero town hall
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Location of Somero in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Southwest Finland | |
| Sub-region | Salo sub-region | |
| Charter | 1867 | |
| Town privileges | 1993 | |
| Area
(2018-01-01)
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| • Total | 697.67 km2 (269.37 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 668.05 km2 (257.94 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 127th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,410 | |
| • Rank | 116th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 12.59/km2 (32.6/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 94.1% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.5% | |
| • Others | 5.4% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 13.2% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 54.1% | |
| • 65 or older | 32.7% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Climate | Dfc | |
| Website | www.somero.fi | |
Somero is a town and a municipality in Finland. It is located in the Southwest Finland region, which is part of the Western Finland province. Somero is about 36 kilometers (22 miles) northeast of Salo. It is also about 86 kilometers (53 miles) east of Turku and 105 kilometers (65 miles) northwest of Helsinki.
As of 31 December 2023, Somero has a population of about 8,410 people. The total area of the municipality is about 697.67 square kilometres (269.37 sq mi), with 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) of that being water. This means the population density is about 12.59 inhabitants per square kilometre (32.6/sq mi). Most people in Somero speak Finnish.
Somero shares its borders with several other municipalities. These include Jokioinen, Koski Tl, Lohja, Loimaa, Salo, Tammela, and Ypäjä.
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History of Somero
Somero has been an important place for trading since the 1300s. The municipality was officially created in 1867. Later, in 1977, the nearby municipality of Somerniemi joined with Somero.
In 1990, Somero moved from the Häme province to the Turku and Pori province. Today, it is part of the Western Finland province. Somero officially became a town on January 1, 1993.
Nature and Scenery
The Häntälä Hollows are a special natural area in Somero. They are located near the villages of Häntälä, Talvisilla, Syväoja, and Kerkola. This area has traditional landscapes that you can explore on a nature trail. The trail starts at the Häntälä Village House.
The Häntälä Hollows are part of a larger protected area called Natura 2000. This area is known as Rekijokilaakso and also extends into the city of Salo. The main roads in Somero are national road 52, which goes through the town center, and regional road 280 to the south. Regional road 280 is the most direct way to get to Helsinki.
Famous People from Somero
Many well-known people were born in or are from Somero. Some of them include:
- Kaija Aarikka
- Karita Mattila
- Unto Mononen
- Pentti Nikula
- M.A. Numminen
- Rauli "Badding" Somerjoki
- Kaari Utrio
Somero's International Friends
Somero has special connections with six other cities around the world. These are called twin cities or sister cities. They work together to share culture and ideas.
Twin Cities
Somero's twin cities are:
Narva, Estonia
Otterup
Tune, Norway- Vindafjord
Älvkarleby
Protvino
See also
In Spanish: Somero para niños
