In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Puumala, addressing its meanings, origins, impact on today's society and its relevance in different areas. Puumala has been the subject of study and debate for decades, and its presence has become increasingly significant in our daily lives. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on technology, Puumala has left its mark on history and continues to play a crucial role in the way we perceive the world around us. Throughout this article, we will analyze in detail the multiple aspects related to Puumala, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision of this very relevant topic.
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Puumala | |
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Municipality | |
Puumalan kunta Puumala kommun | |
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Motto(s): | |
![]() Location of Puumala in Finland | |
Coordinates: 61°31.5′N 028°11′E / 61.5250°N 28.183°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Southern Savonia |
Sub-region | Mikkeli sub-region |
Charter | 1868 |
Government | |
• Municipal manager | Matias Hildén |
Area | |
• Total | 1,237.75 km2 (477.90 sq mi) |
• Land | 794.11 km2 (306.61 sq mi) |
• Water | 443.17 km2 (171.11 sq mi) |
• Rank | 102nd largest in Finland |
Population | |
• Total | 2,108 |
• Rank | 252nd largest in Finland |
• Density | 2.65/km2 (6.9/sq mi) |
Population by native language | |
• Finnish | 96.8% (official) |
• Swedish | 0.3% |
• Others | 2.9% |
Population by age | |
• 0 to 14 | 6.8% |
• 15 to 64 | 49.2% |
• 65 or older | 44% |
Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
Website | www.puumala.fi |
Puumala (Finnish: [ˈpuːmɑlɑ]) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the Southern Savonia region. The municipality has a population of 2,108 (31 December 2023) and covers an area of 1,237.75 square kilometres (477.90 sq mi) of which 443.17 km2 (171.11 sq mi) is water. The population density is 2.65 inhabitants per square kilometre (6.9/sq mi).
The municipality is unilingually Finnish.
The main road route through the region is route 62, which connects to Mikkeli to the north and Imatra to the south. Until the year 1995 a cable ferry connected the two sides of Puumalansalmi-strait. In 1995, a 781-metre-long (2,562 ft) bridge replaced the ferry. The bridge is a very dominant structure when looking Puumala town center from a distance.
Puumala has relatively good services compared to the amount of population. In the town center is situated a post office, an Alko store, a kiosk, several supermarkets and a few restaurants. The reason for the survival of these entrepreneurs is the arrival of summer inhabitants who triple the population of Puumala during the season.
In June 1788, Swedish soldiers wearing uniforms of the Imperial Russian Army, staged an attack against the town. This would allow King Gustav III to declare a defensive war against the Russian Empire, as Swedish law prohibited starting offensive wars without approval by the Riksdag.
The subject of Puumala's coat of arms refers to the local history: in the Treaty of Åbo in 1743, Puumala became a border parish, but due to its strategic location, the narrow Puumalansalmi has been the scene of several battles since the 16th century, which the flaming bombshells on the coat of arms refer to. The coat of arms was designed by Tapio Vallioja, and the Puumala municipal council approved it at its meeting on September 24, 1962. The Ministry of the Interior approved the coat of arms for use on April 18, 1963.
The Puumala virus is named after this place as it was first isolated from samples from the Puumala area.
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