Sulkava facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sulkava
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Municipality
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| Sulkavan kunta Sulkava kommun |
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Sulkava church
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Location of Sulkava in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Southern Savonia | |
| Sub-region | Savonlinna sub-region | |
| Charter | 1630 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 769.20 km2 (296.99 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 584.42 km2 (225.65 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 184.52 km2 (71.24 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 144th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,368 | |
| • Rank | 240th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 4.05/km2 (10.5/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 95.7% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.2% | |
| • Others | 4.1% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 8.2% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 52.5% | |
| • 65 or older | 39.4% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Sulkava is a municipality in Finland. It is located in the Southern Savonia region. A municipality is like a local government area. Sulkava is known for its beautiful nature. It has many lakes and forests.
As of 31 December 2023, about 2,368 people live there. The total area of Sulkava is 769.20 square kilometres (296.99 sq mi). A big part of this area, 184.52 km2 (71.24 sq mi), is water! This means there are lots of lakes.
Sulkava is surrounded by other municipalities. These include Juva, Puumala, Rantasalmi, Ruokolahti, and Savonlinna. The main language spoken in Sulkava is Finnish.
Sulkava Rowing Race
Sulkava is most famous for its exciting annual rowing contest. This event is called Sulkavan Suursoudut. It is a long-distance race. Rowers go around Partalansaari ("Partala Island"). This island is located on the huge lake Saimaa.
What is the Sulkava Rowing Race?
The Sulkava Rowing Race is one of the biggest rowing events in Finland. People come from all over to take part. It's a test of strength and teamwork. Many different kinds of boats are used. This includes traditional Finnish church boats.
When does it happen?
The race usually takes place in July. It brings many visitors to Sulkava. The atmosphere is very lively and fun. It's a great way to see Finnish culture.
Gallery
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Sulkava town center during winter
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A view from Sulkava Hill Fort (Linnavuori)
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A church boat team during a rowing contest in Sulkava
See also
In Spanish: Sulkava para niños
