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Kurikka, Municipality in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland

The town of Kurikka extends across 1,724 square kilometers of land, featuring 34 lakes and numerous forest areas in the Finnish countryside.

Kurikka separated from Ilmajoki in 1868, gained township status in 1966, and received full city recognition from the Finnish government in 1977.

The Rytmiraide jazz festival takes place every August at the Old Station of Kurikka, bringing musicians and music enthusiasts to the region.

The municipality connects to major Finnish cities through national roads 67, 3, and 19, with regular bus services operating throughout the region.

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden spent one night in 1626 at Wähä-Kurikka house, which remains standing opposite the Kurikka church.

Location: South Ostrobothnia

Inception: 1868

Shares border with: Ilmajoki, Jalasjärvi, Kauhajoki, Laihia, Malax, Närpes, Teuva, Karvia, Kihniö, Parkano, Seinäjoki

Website: https://kurikka.fi

GPS coordinates: 62.61667,22.40000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48

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