Muhos, municipality in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland
Muhos is a municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia that stretches along the Oulujoki River, with open plains on one side and forested hills on the other. The settlement consists of scattered homes and farms that blend into the natural landscape, with a population of around 8,700 people.
Muhos was officially established in 1865 and developed gradually as a settlement along the Oulujoki River. The oldest structure is the wooden church from 1634, recognized as Finland's oldest timber church that remains in regular use.
Muhos is a municipality where local life centers on community gatherings and the historic church that has stood for centuries. The river and surrounding forests shape how people here connect with their environment and each other.
Muhos is easily reached by road, about 30 minutes from Oulu, with regular bus connections and a train station offering several daily departures. The nearest airport is located in Oulu for travelers arriving by air.
The Pyhäkoski hydroelectric power station, built in 1949, harnesses Finland's highest waterfall drop at over 30 meters and was designed by architect Aarne Ervi, making it a notable example of Finnish engineering. Additionally, Miss Universe 1952 Armi Kuusela grew up here in the village of Kylmälänkylä, known for stretching across an unusually large area.
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