Ivalo, Administrative center in Inari, Finland
The village of Ivalo sits along the Ivalo River within the Arctic Circle, serving as the main commercial hub of Inari municipality in Finnish Lapland.
Ivalo underwent complete reconstruction after German troops destroyed the settlement during their retreat in the Lapland War between 1944 and 1945.
The region maintains strong Sami heritage with three different Sami languages recognized alongside Finnish as official languages in the administrative territory.
Finland's northernmost airport in Ivalo connects 250,000 travelers annually to destinations worldwide, located 10 kilometers from the village center.
From May 24 to July 22, Ivalo experiences 70 continuous days of daylight, while winter brings 43 days of polar night from November to January.
Location: Inari
GPS coordinates: 68.65647,27.54036
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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