Teuva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Teuva
Östermark
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| Teuvan kunta Östermarks kommun |
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Location of Teuva in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | South Ostrobothnia | |
| Sub-region | Suupohja sub-region | |
| Charter | 1868 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 556.05 km2 (214.69 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 554.73 km2 (214.18 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 154th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,758 | |
| • Rank | 172nd largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 8.58/km2 (22.2/sq mi) | |
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| • Finnish | 96.7% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.9% | |
| • Others | 2.4% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 14.1% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 51.6% | |
| • 65 or older | 34.3% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Website | www.teuva.fi | |
Teuva, also known as Östermark in Swedish, is a small town or municipality in Finland. It is located in the South Ostrobothnia region.
As of 31 December 2023, about 4,758 people live in Teuva. The municipality covers an area of about 554.73 km2 (214.18 sq mi). A small part of this area, 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi), is made up of inland water. This means there are about 8.58/km2 (22.2/sq mi) people living in each square kilometer. The main language spoken in Teuva is Finnish.
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A Look at Teuva's Past
Teuva was officially established in 1868. It has a long history, like many places in Finland.
The Mobile Sauna Festival
In August 2010, Teuva hosted a very unique event: the fifth annual Mobile Sauna Festival. More than fifty small, portable saunas were brought together near a lake. This festival was very popular, attracting about six thousand visitors. That's a lot of people for Teuva, as it actually doubled the town's population for that weekend!
Exploring Teuva's Villages
Teuva is made up of several smaller communities, often called villages. Each village has its own unique feel. Here are some of them:
- Horo
- Horonkylä
- Kauppila
- Kirkonkylä
- Komsi
- Korvenkylä
- Luovankylä
- Nori
- Perälä
- Piikkilänkylä
- Riippi
- Salonpää
- Äystö
Famous People from Teuva
Many interesting and talented people have come from Teuva. They have made a name for themselves in different fields, from sports to politics and music.
Athletes and Performers
- Antti Rajamäki: A fast sprinter.
- Jukka Rauhala: An Olympic wrestler.
- Mirjam Tuokkola: A skilled archer.
- Pauli Nevala: A javelin thrower.
- Elonkerjuu: A popular rock band.
- Nicole: Another band from Teuva.
- Roppal (also known as Riskipiiku): A professional player of the game Osu!.
Leaders and Thinkers
- Aulis Ranta-Muotio: A politician.
- Helge Saarikoski: A politician who was also a Member of Parliament.
- Jorma Mattinen: A professor and rector (head) at the Åbo Akademi University for many years.
- Lauri Ingman: A theologian (someone who studies religion), bishop, politician, and even served as Prime Minister of Finland twice!
- Oiva Ketonen: A philosopher, writer, academic, and professor.
- Otto Syreeni: A businessman.
- Severi Savonen: A professor.
- Simo Korpela: A poet and priest.
See also
In Spanish: Teuva para niños
