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Enontekiö, Municipal administrative center in Lapland, Finland

The municipality of Enontekiö spans 8,400 square kilometers between Sweden and Norway, making it one of Finland's largest and least populated regions.

The first human settlements in Enontekiö date back to 6,000 BC when the Komsa culture arrived after the retreat of glaciers from the last ice age.

The village of Hetta maintains a strong Sami presence, with one-fifth of the local population belonging to this indigenous community, preserving their traditions and languages.

The municipality offers primary education facilities across its communities, with specific provisions for Sami language instruction to support the indigenous population.

Located at 1,324 meters above sea level, the Halti fell in Enontekiö marks the highest elevation point in Finland.

Location: Lapland

Inception: 1877

Shares border with: Storfjord Municipality, Kåfjord Municipality, Nordreisa Municipality, Kautokeino Municipality, Kiruna Municipality, Inari, Muonio, Kittilä

Website: https://enontekio.fi

GPS coordinates: 68.38472,23.63889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53

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