Kärkölä

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Kärkölä, Municipality in Päijänne Tavastia, Finland

The administrative division of Kärkölä extends across 259 square kilometers of land in Southern Finland, with Järvelä serving as its central administrative hub.

The establishment of Kärkölä as a municipality occurred in 1867, following its separation from Hollola parish, with the first church constructed in 1754.

Finnish language predominates in Kärkölä, with 94.9 percent of residents speaking Finnish while Swedish speakers constitute 0.5 percent of the population.

The Riihimäki-Lahti railway line connects through Järvelä station, providing regular commuter train service for residents traveling between major Finnish cities.

Engineer Carl Constantin Collin developed extensive parks and building complexes in the Huovila area during the late nineteenth century, shaping the local architecture.

GPS coordinates: 60.86766,25.25107

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:00

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