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26-738: The population of Ilmajoki has increased by 700 over the past year (vuosi), with one in five inhabitants being under 14 years of age. Ilmajoki's tax rate is the lowest in all of South Ostrobothnia at 20.24% (average in South Ostrobothnia is 21.23%). Ilmajoki's production of renewable electricity exceeds it consumption of electricity. Each June, thousands of people gather for opera, organized annually by Ilmajoki Music Festival. Plenty of sightseeing opportunities exist for those interested in history. Successful athletes from Ilmajoki include Olympic javelin thrower Tero Pitkämäki and Finnish former wrestler Marko Yli-Hannuksela. The geographic location of Ilmajoki

52-456: A highly advanced bio and environmental economy. The largest industrial plant is Altia’s Koskenkorva manufacturing plant, which produces ethanol as a raw material for Koskenkorva viina, a clear spirit drink in Finland. Also known as “Kossu”, Koskenkorva has become one of Finland's most recognized brands, domestically and internationally. A privately owned airport that meets international standards

78-503: A large part of the province belongs to the Finnish Lakeland . The largest lake in the very water-based region is Lake Päijänne (1,080 km ). Other large lakes are Lake Keitele (490 km2), Lake Konnevesi (190 km ) and Lake Kivijärvi (150 km ). The highest point in the region is Kiiskilänmäki in the municipality of Multia , which reaches an altitude of 269 meters above sea level. Kuokanjoki , Finland's shortest river and one of

104-489: A regional administrative unit of the state. The Central Finland covers almost the same geographical area as the former Central Finland Province. At that time, the province of Central Finland was merged with the provinces of Turku and Pori and Vaasa and the northern parts of Tavastia to form the Western Finland Province . The current Central Finland is larger than the former province of Central Finland, as Jämsä

130-456: Is a region ( maakunta / landskap ) in Finland . It borders the regions of Päijät-Häme , Pirkanmaa , South Ostrobothnia , Central Ostrobothnia , North Ostrobothnia , North Savo , and South Savo . The city of Jyväskylä is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area. The Central Finland lies slightly south of the geographical centre of Finland. The landscape is hilly and

156-527: Is generally stronger in South Ostrobothnia than in most regions of Finland. The South Ostrobothnian dialect belongs to the western Finnish dialects . However, in the most eastern part of the region people speak a Savonian dialect that has Ostrobothnian elements. One of the biggest rock festivals in Finland, Provinssirock , and the world's oldest tango festival Tangomarkkinat are both held in Seinäjoki . The folk music festival Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit

182-491: Is held annually in different South Ostrobothnian locations and the opera and music festival Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat is held in Ilmajoki . Many of the cultural events in South Ostrobothnia are rooted in local folk festivals and communal work. There are several local folk costumes . Jussipaita is a traditional sweater that has become a symbol for South Ostrobothnian identity. Notable architecture in South Ostrobothnia include

208-471: Is one of the 19 regions of Finland . It borders the regions of Ostrobothnia , Central Ostrobothnia , Central Finland , Pirkanmaa , and Satakunta . Among the Finnish regions, South Ostrobothnia is the ninth largest in terms of population. Seinäjoki is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area. As a cultural area, South Ostrobothnia is larger than its current regional borders and includes

234-556: Is situated in Ilmajoki's village of Rengonkylä. The busy traffic route between Seinäjoki and Kaskinen runs through Ilmajoki. The distance from Ilmajoki to Seinäjoki is 17 km, to Vaasa 70 km, to Tampere 150 km and to Helsinki 360 km. [REDACTED] Media related to Ilmajoki at Wikimedia Commons [REDACTED] Ilmajoki travel guide from Wikivoyage South Ostrobothnia South Ostrobothnia ( Finnish : Etelä-Pohjanmaa ; Swedish : Södra Österbotten )

260-585: Is surrounded by nature and a scenic view of northern open countryside. Kyrönjoki River, South Ostrobothnia's largest river, flows onto the shores of Finland's largest fields. Kyrönjoki has been chosen as one of the National Landscapes of Finland. Ilmajoki existed as a part of other municipalities in South Ostrobothnia , as has been the case for Kyrö/Kyrönjoensuu/Pohjankyrö which presently exist together as Isokyrö 's civil parish. Ilmajoki's congregation

286-603: Is the most homogenous region in Finland, with the highest share of the population speaking Finnish (97.1%) and the lowest share of people with a foreign-background (2.7%). Swedish is spoken by 637 people (0.3%). The highest shares of Swedish-speakers are in Evijärvi (2%) and Karijoki (1.6%), both of which border majority Swedish-speaking municipalities in the region of Ostrobothnia. The most spoken immigrant languages are Russian (0.5%), Estonian (0.4%), Ukrainian (0.2%), Hungarian (0.2%) and Thai (0.1%). South Ostrobothnia has

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312-910: The Lakeuden Risti Church and other buildings in the Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki designed by the South Ostrobothnian-born architect Alvar Aalto . A traditional peasant house, ”pohjalaistalo” (Ostrobothnian house), is a part of the local folk culture. South Ostrobothnia is known for its agriculture and animal husbandry . Traditional local cuisine include leipäjuusto and kropsu , an Ostrobothnian pancake . The region of South Ostrobothnia consists of 18 municipalities , eight of which have city status (marked in bold). Järviseutu sub-region Kuusiokunnat sub-region Seinäjoki sub-region Suupohja sub-region South Ostrobothnia

338-564: The Russian Empire as the Grand Duchy of Finland . The region endured hardships during the tumultuous 19th century, including the Crimean War (1853–1856) and the throes of industrialization . The early 19th century also saw the rise of religious revival movements like Pietism , shaping the region's social fabric. Finland gained independence in 1917, and South Ostrobothnia played a role in

364-541: The coast inland, and the 100-meter height level is reached about 100 kilometers from the coast. The river valleys of South Ostrobothnia have traditionally been flood -prone areas. South Ostrobothnia had its first permanent settlements during the Iron Age . Swedish control began in the 12th century, leaving a lasting impact on the region's cultural identity. Swedish remains a spoken language alongside Finnish . In 1809, Finland, including South Ostrobothnia, became part of

390-668: The country. Kauhajoki in South Ostrobothnia is estimated to have the highest proportion of Finnish Kale in Finland, at 5%. In 2019, the city of Seinäjoki became one of the first in the country to fly the Romani flag during International Romani Day . Population by background country as of 31 December 2021: Other 1,709 (0.89%) Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in South Ostrobothnia: Central Finland Central Finland ( Finnish : Keski-Suomi ; Swedish : Mellersta Finland )

416-468: The first mention of Ilmajoki's own nominee. Greater-Ilmajoki has since been independent of Alavus, Jalasjärvi, Kauhajoki, Kurikka, Peräseinäjoki and Seinäjoki. As stipulated by a municipal decree in 1867, the municipality of Ilmajoki began operating on its own, following the municipal administration's separation from the church. During the Cudgel War in the years 1596–1597, Jaakko Ilkka from Ilmajoki led

442-480: The highest proportion of people who belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland out of any region, at 82.8%. It also has the fourth highest dependency ratio at 74.3, higher than the national average of 62.4. The region has a higher proportion of people aged 0-14 and those aged 65 and over than the national average. The proportion of people in the working age (aged 15-64) is one of the lowest in

468-563: The nation-building process. The 20th century witnessed significant industrial development, with metalworking, machinery, and electronics becoming major contributors to the economy. Despite the devastation of the Winter War (1939–1945) against the Soviet Union , the region persevered. Since the mid-20th century, the economy has diversified, with the service sector playing an increasingly important role. Regional and historical sub-tribal identity

494-565: The peasants as their leader but was executed by his opponents in January 1597. The following month, the war's final and largest engagement, the Battle of Santavuori , took place in Ilmajoki. There are also a number of original one-and-half-story houses, as well as two-story houses traditionally seen in the South Ostrobothnia region. Grandfather clocks were manufactured in Ilmajoki, and a concentration of blacksmiths specialized in horse carriages developed in

520-500: The region of Ostrobothnia as well. The natural landscape of South Ostrobothnia is mainly expanses, which is Finland's largest plain area. South Ostrobothnia is connected to the coastal region of the Gulf of Bothnia in the west, to the river country of Central Ostrobothnia in the north, and to Suomenselkä in the east and south, which is the watershed between the regions of Ostrobothnia and Finnish Lakeland . The land surface rises gently from

546-407: The smallest municipality in the whole Mainland Finland in terms of population, is also located in the region. The idea of a province of Central Finland was born at the end of the 19th century. The concept was developed by the district doctor Wolmar Schildt , whose article for Suometar first appeared in 1856. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the provincial identity of Central Finland

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572-450: The village of Nopankylä – both of which portray aspects of Ilmajoki's long-standing traditions in construction and design. Business and entrepreneurship have long been traditions in Ilmajoki, with nearly 1,000 companies. Ilmajoki has repeatedly been rated as one of the top entrepreneurial municipalities, according to an annual survey conducted by South Ostrobothnia's Federation of Finnish Enterprise (Yrittäjät). The municipality also maintains

598-495: The world's shortest rivers is in the region. Central Finland has been one of the slowly growing regions in terms of population, but the growth has been based on the Jyväskylä sub-region 's position as a significant growth center, and most of the region's municipalities are declining in population. Also, of these, Kyyjärvi has landed on the Finnish state's crisis financial management list due to its economic hardship. Luhanka ,

624-454: Was established under Isokyrö's civil parish, and extended to the areas of present-day Alavus , Jalasjärvi , Kauhajoki , Kurikka , Peräseinäjoki and Seinäjoki . In 1532, the Ilmajoki area gained independence, and Ilmajoki's civil parish was founded. To compare, this occurred in Kyrö at a much later time in the 1550s. Ilmajoki held its first trials in 1554. In 1575, administration was established at

650-571: Was joined with Kuorevesi and part of Längelmäki , which previously belonged to Pirkanmaa . Kuhmoinen was also part of Central Finland until 2021, when it joined the region of Pirkanmaa. For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia , Savonia , Ostrobothnia The region of Central Finland consists of 22 municipalities , six of which have city status (marked in bold). Joutsa sub-region : Jyväskylä sub-region : Jämsä sub-region : Keuruu sub-region : Saarijärvi-Viitasaari sub-region : Äänekoski sub-region : Results of

676-401: Was strengthened by associations, organisations and companies that expanded into the provinces. The Central Finland Province was established in 1960, but was abolished in the county reform of 1997 . A province is a common administrative unit based on the autonomous decision-making power of municipalities and embodies local democracy at the regional level vis-à-vis the state, while a county is

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