Taivalkoski
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| Taivalkosken kunta | ||
| The childhood home of author Kalle Päätalo has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Taivalkoski.
The childhood home of author Kalle Päätalo has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Taivalkoski.
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| Location of Taivalkoski in Finland Location of Taivalkoski in Finland |
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Northern Ostrobothnia | |
| Sub-region | Koillismaa sub-region | |
| Charter | 1879 | |
| Government | ||
| • Municipal manager | Jukka Mikkonen | |
| Area (2011-01-01)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,650.63 km2 (1,023.41 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 2,438.04 km2 (941.33 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 212.59 km2 (82.08 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 26th largest in Finland | |
| Population (2016-03-31)[2] | ||
| • Total | 4,187 | |
| • Rank | 206th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 1.72/km2 (4.5/sq mi) | |
| Population by native language[3] | ||
| • Finnish | 99% (official) | |
| • Others | 1% | |
| Population by age[4] | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 18.1% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 62.8% | |
| • 65 or older | 19.1% | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Municipal tax rate[5] | 19.75% | |
| Website | www.taivalkoski.fi | |
Taivalkoski is a municipality of Finland, it is located in the Province of Oulu and is part of the Northern Ostrobothnia region.
The municipality has a population of 4,187 (31 March 2016)[2] and covers an area of 2,650.63 square kilometres (1,023.41 sq mi) of which 212.59 km2 (82.08 sq mi) is water.[1] The population density is 1.72 inhabitants per square kilometre (4.5/sq mi).
The municipality is unilingually Finnish.
Taivalkoski was the home of famous writer Kalle Päätalo and TV-comedian Pekka Jalava. Also world champion ski jumper Tapio Räisänen and ice hockey-player Joni Pitkänen were born in Taivalkoski.
The Iijoki river runs through the centre of the village.
International relations
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Twin towns — Sister cities
Illuka Parish, Estonia[6]
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- Municipality of Taivalkoski – Official website
- VisitTaivalkoski – Official travel website
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