Äänekoski, Industrial municipality in Central Finland.
Äänekoski spans over 1,138 square kilometers, with 22 percent consisting of water bodies, including Lake Keitele and Lake Kuhnamo.
The settlement dates back to 1752, evolving from a fishing area to an independent municipality in 1911 through mergers with neighboring districts.
The municipality maintains international connections through partnerships with Örnsköldsvik in Sweden, Brande in Denmark, and Sigdal in Norway.
The local government offers residential plots and scholarships to students aged 18-29 who maintain their municipal registration while studying elsewhere.
The region contains 13 designated Natura 2000 sites and 170 lakes, supporting diverse ecological habitats and geological formations.
Location: Central Finland
Inception: 1911
Shares border with: Kannonkoski, Konnevesi, Laukaa, Saarijärvi, Uurainen, Vesanto, Viitasaari
Website: https://aanekoski.fi
GPS coordinates: 62.60000,25.72500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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