Saarijärvi, Administrative division in Central Finland, Finland.
The municipality of Saarijärvi extends across 1,422 square kilometers, including 241 lakes with Pyhäjärvi, Summanen, and Lake Saarijärvi as the largest water bodies.
Saarijärvi emerged as an independent parish in 1639, separating from Rautalampi parish, and established its first church in 1628 before receiving municipal status in 1986.
The Finnish language predominates in Saarijärvi, where 8,837 residents maintain local traditions through community gatherings and municipal activities.
The municipality connects to major Finnish cities through the OnniBus.com route that links Helsinki, Jyväskylä, and Kokkola for regular passenger transport.
The merger with neighboring Pylkönmäki municipality in 2009 expanded Saarijärvi's territory, creating a diverse landscape where water bodies constitute 12 percent of the total area.
Location: Central Finland
Inception: 1866
Shares border with: Ähtäri, Kannonkoski, Karstula, Multia, Soini, Uurainen, Äänekoski
Website: https://saarijarvi.fi
GPS coordinates: 62.70556,25.25694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
Pyhä-Häkki National Park
19.1 km
Kapeenkoski
35.9 km
Huopanankoski
40.4 km
Kannonkoski Church
29.8 km
Saarijärvi Church
439 m
Paatela Canal
30.8 km
Suolahden Wanha Asema
34 km
Multia Church
40.9 km
Venäläiskivi
31.5 km
Konginkangas Church
29.2 km
Kirkkovuori Observation Tower
30.9 km
Uurainen Church
23.9 km
Äänekoski Church
26.7 km
Multian työväentalo Ahjola
39.6 km
Suolahti Church
34.3 km
Keitele Museum
34.1 km
Tikkakoski Church
39.1 km
Hietama Church
21.7 km
Äänekoski Main Library
26.8 km
Tikkakoski Library
40.5 km
Äänekoski Art Museum
26.9 km
Konginkankaan kotiseutumuseo
29.2 km
Kolkanlahti Chapel
6.1 km
House in Tarvaala agricultural college and farm
5.1 km
Roundhouse in Suolahti old station
33.9 km
School building in Tarvaala agricultural college and farm
5.1 km
Granary in Tarvaala
5.2 km
Retiring room in Suolahti old station area
33.9 kmReviews
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