Orimattila, Municipality in Päijänne Tavastia, Finland
Orimattila is a municipality in southern Finland within the Päijät-Häme region. The territory features forests, lakes, and water bodies that define the local landscape.
The settlement began as a farm founded in 1539 by Matti Laurinpoika. The name derives from the Finnish word for stallion, reflecting the community's early origins.
The municipal coat of arms depicts a stallion horse carrying a scythe, representing the agricultural heritage and historical connections of the region.
The municipality is connected to neighboring communities through transportation routes including Hollola, Lahti, Iitti, and other nearby towns. These links make it easy to travel to other parts of the region.
The population of 15,637 residents communicates predominantly in Finnish at 95.6%, while the remaining percentage speaks Swedish and other languages.
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