Jalasjärvi, former municipality of Finland, now part of Kurikka
Jalasjärvi is a former municipality in Southern Ostrobothnia that became part of the town of Kurikka in 2016. The area covers over 830 square kilometers and once served as an independent administrative center with its own local services before merging into the larger community.
The area was inhabited around 6000 years ago and is named after the Jalasjoki river, which played an important role in its history. In 1867 Jalasjärvi gained municipal status and developed from a small village into a local center with services and various economic activities.
The area sits on main roads that make travel to larger cities straightforward, taking about half an hour to Seinäjoki and around an hour to Vaasa. Lakes, forests, and protected natural areas offer opportunities for fishing, swimming, and walking through the countryside.
The area is named after the Jalasjoki river and was long known for tar production and forestry, highlighting its connection to the region's forest resources. These traditional economic activities still shape how the place is understood as a working landscape between nature and industry.
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