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'''Kurikka''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Finland|town]] and [[Municipalities of Finland|municipality]] of [[Finland]]. It is located in the [[provinces of Finland|province]] of [[Western Finland]] and is part of the [[Southern Ostrobothnia]] [[regions of Finland|region]]. The population of Kurikka is {{formatnum: {{Infobox Finnish municipality/population count|Kurikka}}}} ({{#time: j F Y|{{Infobox Finnish municipality/population count|sourcedate}} }})<ref name="population_count" /> and the municipality covers an area of {{convert|{{Infobox Finnish municipality/land area|Kurikka}}|km2|abbr=on}} of which {{convert|{{Infobox Finnish municipality/inland waters area|Kurikka}}|km2|abbr=on}} is inland water ({{#time: j F Y|{{Infobox Finnish municipality/total area|sourcedate}} }}).<ref name="total_area" /> The population density is {{convert|{{Infobox Finnish municipality/population density|Kurikka|round=2}}|PD/km2|abbr=on}}. The municipality is unilingually [[Finnish language|Finnish]].
'''Kurikka''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Finland|town]] and [[Municipalities of Finland|municipality]] in [[Finland]]. It is located in the [[Southern Ostrobothnia]] [[regions of Finland|region]]. The population of Kurikka is {{formatnum: {{Data Finland municipality/population count|Kurikka}}}} ({{#time: j F Y|{{Data Finland municipality/population count|sourcedate}} }})<ref name="population_count" /> and the municipality covers an area of {{convert|{{Data Finland municipality/land area|Kurikka}}|km2|abbr=on}} of which {{convert|{{Data Finland municipality/inland waters area|Kurikka}}|km2|abbr=on}} is inland water ({{#time: j F Y|{{Data Finland municipality/total area|sourcedate}} }}).<ref name="total_area" /> The population density is {{convert|{{Data Finland municipality/population density|Kurikka|round=2}}|PD/km2|abbr=on}}. The municipality is unilingually [[Finnish language|Finnish]].


Kurikka is one of the largest shareholders in the Finnish energy giant [[Fortum]] as well as in [[Neste Oil]], one of Northern Europe's biggest oil companies. The political scene of the town is dominated by the [[Finnish Centre]] because of the agricultural roots and past of the town.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Kurikka is recognized not only as a dynamic town of trade and business activities but also as an important hub of agriculture. Tens of small to medium-sized furniture manufacturers create design furniture to the Northern European market. Kurikka is at the same time comfortably small and big enough, with excellent services nearby, and a very nice nature surrounding the whole town.


The municipality of [[Jurva]] was consolidated to Kurikka on 1 January 2009 and the municipality of [[Jalasjärvi]] on 1 January 2016.
Residents of Kurikka can live in a modern fashion in the town centre or in a peaceful countryside setting. The spirit of the town includes a lot of entrepreneurship and activity, features typical of South Ostrobothnia – and also more and more international elements. Kurikka has a very advanced public school system including elementary, high school and secondary grade education, and high-quality healthcare system provided by the municipality.


[[Image:Kurikan_urheilupuisto_jokimaisemassa.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Kurikka central sports park with river scene.]]
The town of Kurikka is financially very stable. Kurikka is one of the biggest shareholders in the Finnish energy giant [[Fortum]] as well as in [[Neste Oil]], one of Northern Europe's biggest oil companies. The political scene of the town is dominated by the [[Finnish Centre]] because of the agricultural roots and past of the town.


==Transport==
The municipality of [[Jurva]] was consolidated to Kurikka on 1 January 2009 and municipality of [[Jalasjärvi]] on 1 January 2016.
Finnish national roads [[Finnish national road 67|67]], [[Finnish national road 3|3]] (European Highway [[International E-road network|E12]]) and [[Finnish national road 19|19]] run through Kurikka.

The [[List of railway lines in Finland|Suupohja railway]] from [[Seinäjoki]] to [[Kaskinen]] runs through Kurikka. Passenger transport on the railway stopped in 1968 and the old railway station now serves as a lunch restaurant. The nearest passenger railway stations are in Seinäjoki and [[Parkano]].

The nearest airport is [[Seinäjoki Airport]].

The private [[Coach (bus)|coach]] company [[OnniBus.com|OnniBus]] route Helsinki—Seinäjoki—Vaasa has a stop at [[Jalasjärvi]].

== Sights ==

* [[Botniaring Racing Circuit|Botniaring]], a racing circuit in Jurva
* Jurva church
* Jurva museum
* Kurikka church
* Kurikka museum
* Kusikivi, a rock, behind which Swedish king [[Adolf Frederick of Sweden|Adolf Frederick]] supposedly relieved himself during his tour of Finland after his coronation.
* Pitkämö beach


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
{{Unreferenced section|date=May 2024}}
*[[Arsi Harju]] (born 1974), shot putter, olympic gold medalist 2000
*[[Joni Isomäki]] (born 1985), former ice hockey player
*[[Juha Mieto]] (born 1949), former cross country skier
*[[Juha Mieto]] (born 1949), former cross country skier
*[[Jorma Ollila]] (born 1950), [[Nokia]] and [[Royal Dutch Shell]] chairman of the board
*[[Jorma Ollila]] (born 1950), [[Nokia]] and [[Royal Dutch Shell]] chairman of the board
*[[Veikko Uusimäki]] (1921–2008), actor and theater councilor
*[[Samuli Paulaharju]] (1875–1944), teacher, [[Ethnography|ethnographer]] and writer


==International relations==
==International relations==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Commonscat-inline}}
* {{Commons category-inline}}
* [http://www.kurikka.fi/?lang=en Town of Kurikka] – Official website
* [https://kurikka.fi/ Town of Kurikka] – Official website
[[File:Kurikka-panorama.jpg|thumb|left|550px|Kurikka]]


{{Geographic location
| Centre = Kurikka
| N = [[Laihia]] ([[Ostrobothnia (region)|Ostrobothnia]]), [[Ilmajoki]]
| NE = [[Seinäjoki]]
| SE = [[Kihniö]] ([[Pirkanmaa]])
| S = [[Teuva]], [[Kauhajoki]], [[Karvia]] ([[Satakunta]]), [[Parkano]] ([[Pirkanmaa]])
| SW = [[Närpes]] ([[Ostrobothnia (region)|Ostrobothnia]])
| NW = [[Malax]] ([[Ostrobothnia (region)|Ostrobothnia]])
}}
{{SouthernOstrobothnia}}
{{SouthernOstrobothnia}}

{{authority control}}


[[Category:Kurikka| ]]
[[Category:Kurikka| ]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Finland]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Finland]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Southern Ostrobothnia]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1868]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1868]]

Latest revision as of 10:22, 29 October 2024

Kurikka
Town and municipality
Kurikan kaupunki
Kurikka stad
Church in Kurikka.
Church in Kurikka.
Coat of arms of Kurikka
Coat of arms
Location of Kurikka in Finland
Location of Kurikka in Finland
Coordinates: 62°37′N 022°24′E / 62.617°N 22.400°E / 62.617; 22.400
Country Finland
RegionSouthern Ostrobothnia
Sub-regionSeinäjoki sub-region
Founded1868
Market town1966
City rights1977
Government
 • Town managerAnna-Kaisa Pusa
Area
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total
1,743.86 km2 (673.31 sq mi)
 • Land1,724.62 km2 (665.88 sq mi)
 • Water7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi)
 • Rank36th largest in Finland
Population
 (2024-10-31)[2]
 • Total
19,515
 • Rank59th largest in Finland
 • Density11.32/km2 (29.3/sq mi)
 • Demonym
Kurikkalainen (Finnish)
From Kurikka (English) Kurikkalaanen (Local dialect)
Population by native language
[2]
 • Finnish96.6% (official)
 • Swedish0.4%
 • Others2.9%
Population by age
[3]
 • 0 to 1414.7%
 • 15 to 6454.7%
 • 65 or older30.6%
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Websitekurikka.fi

Kurikka is a town and municipality in Finland. It is located in the Southern Ostrobothnia region. The population of Kurikka is 19,515 (31 October 2024)[2] and the municipality covers an area of 1,724.62 km2 (665.88 sq mi) of which 7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi) is inland water (1 January 2018).[1] The population density is 11.32/km2 (29.3/sq mi). The municipality is unilingually Finnish.

Kurikka is one of the largest shareholders in the Finnish energy giant Fortum as well as in Neste Oil, one of Northern Europe's biggest oil companies. The political scene of the town is dominated by the Finnish Centre because of the agricultural roots and past of the town.[citation needed]

The municipality of Jurva was consolidated to Kurikka on 1 January 2009 and the municipality of Jalasjärvi on 1 January 2016.

Kurikka central sports park with river scene.

Transport

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Finnish national roads 67, 3 (European Highway E12) and 19 run through Kurikka.

The Suupohja railway from Seinäjoki to Kaskinen runs through Kurikka. Passenger transport on the railway stopped in 1968 and the old railway station now serves as a lunch restaurant. The nearest passenger railway stations are in Seinäjoki and Parkano.

The nearest airport is Seinäjoki Airport.

The private coach company OnniBus route Helsinki—Seinäjoki—Vaasa has a stop at Jalasjärvi.

Sights

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  • Botniaring, a racing circuit in Jurva
  • Jurva church
  • Jurva museum
  • Kurikka church
  • Kurikka museum
  • Kusikivi, a rock, behind which Swedish king Adolf Frederick supposedly relieved himself during his tour of Finland after his coronation.
  • Pitkämö beach

Notable people

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International relations

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Finland

Twin towns — Sister cities

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Kurikka is twinned with:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Area of Finnish Municipalities 1.1.2018" (PDF). National Land Survey of Finland. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Finland's preliminary population figure was 5,635,560 at the end of October 2024". Population structure. Statistics Finland. 19 November 2024. ISSN 1797-5395. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Population according to age (1-year) and sex by area and the regional division of each statistical reference year, 2003–2020". StatFin. Statistics Finland. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Luettelo kuntien ja seurakuntien tuloveroprosenteista vuonna 2023". Tax Administration of Finland. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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