Toivakka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toivakka
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Municipality
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| Toivakan kunta Toivakka kommun |
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Toivakka Church
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Location of Toivakka in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Central Finland | |
| Sub-region | Jyväskylä sub-region | |
| Charter | 1910 | |
| Area
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| • Total | 413.94 km2 (159.82 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 361.46 km2 (139.56 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 52.44 km2 (20.25 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 212th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,368 | |
| • Rank | 241st largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 6.55/km2 (17.0/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language | ||
| • Finnish | 98.3% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.1% | |
| • Others | 1.6% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 18.7% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 53.1% | |
| • 65 or older | 28.2% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Toivakka is a small town, also called a municipality, in Finland. It is located in the Central Finland region, which is in the middle of the country. Toivakka is quite close to the larger city of Jyväskylä.
As of 31 December 2023, about 2,368 people live in Toivakka. The municipality covers an area of 413.94 square kilometres (159.82 sq mi). A good part of this area, 52.44 km2 (20.25 sq mi), is covered by water, like lakes. This means there are not too many people living in each square kilometer. Everyone in Toivakka speaks Finnish.
The symbol on the coat of arms of Toivakka shows a person planting seeds. This represents farming, which is an important activity there. It also stands for hope for the future. A designer named Gustaf von Numers created this coat of arms. It was officially approved for use on April 23, 1957.
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Toivakka's Location and Surroundings
Toivakka is surrounded by several other municipalities. These include Hankasalmi, Joutsa, Jyväskylä, Kangasniemi, Laukaa, and Muurame.
Lakes and Nature in Toivakka
Toivakka is known for its many lakes. There are 82 lakes in total within the municipality's area! The three largest lakes are Päijänne, Maunonen, and Palosenjärvi.
Toivakka is also home to some impressive natural features. The largest forest tree in Finland is located here. Plus, the deepest point of any inland water in Finland can also be found in Toivakka.
A Look at Toivakka's Past
The area of Toivakka has a long history. Records show that a farm named Toivakka existed as far back as 1540. The name Toivakka comes from an old family name from the Savonian region.
For a long time, Toivakka was part of a larger village called Leppävesi, which belonged to the Laukaa area. Later, in 1561, it became part of the Rautalampi church parish. Laukaa then became its own separate church parish in 1628, and Toivakka stayed connected to it.
In 1871, Toivakka moved to a new area called Jyväskylän maalaiskunta, which had just separated from Laukaa a few years earlier. Finally, Toivakka became its own separate church parish in 1909. The very next year, in 1910, it officially became an independent municipality, just like it is today.
Toivakka's Sister City
Toivakka has a special connection with another place far away. It is "twinned" with Kambja Parish in Estonia. This means they have a friendly relationship and often share ideas and culture.
Images for kids
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Toivakka school
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A library in Toivakka
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Houses in Toivakka
See also
In Spanish: Toivakka para niños
