Welcome to the region of
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on the west coast of Finland
Made by: The Regional Council of Satakunta / Tiina Leino 30.8.2013
This presentation is available at www.satakuntaliitto.fi/esitteet
Location of Satakunta
Satakunta
• One of Finland’s 19 regions – A historical province
• Location by the Bothnian Sea– Bothnian Sea is a national park protecting the sea and
underwater worldunderwater world
• Kokemäenjoki river runs through Satakunta – It is 150 kilometres long
– Largest delta in the Nordic countries
– Over 100 species of birds nest in the river area
A historical province
First finding from the stone age
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The biggest bronze age grave in Finland is built in Panelia, Eura 36 m x 30 m, height 4 m
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Satakunta region is mentioned for the first time with an own seal
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Rauma is founded –Finland’s 3rd oldest city
Ulvila is founded –Finland’s 2nd oldest city
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Peasant Lalli, who is claimed to have murdered bishop Henrik, is mentioned in writing as the first Finn
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Satakunta industrializes intensely – factories are built in several locations
Cities of Pori and Rauma are thriving due shipbuilding, shipping and foreign trade
King Johan III of Sweden, a duke at the time, founded the city of Pori
Industrialization accelerates –Ahlström, Rauma-Wood, Rosenlew and Pori cotton factory are the biggest empoyers
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Pori Jazz Festival is founded
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Architect Alvar Aalto’s plan of Kokemäki River development -70 years celebration
The Bothnian Sea National Park is founded
The industrial breach begins – jobs in industry decrease and increase in small businesses
The people and the measures
Population 226 000
From southern Rauma to northern Karvia 143 kmFrom northwest Merikarvia to southeast Huittinen 116 kmFrom western Pori to eastern Kiikoinen 49 km
Population 226 000
Whole area 11 600 km²Area without the sea area 8 400 km²– land 8 000 km²– inner water areas 450 km²– sea 3 200 km²
Population per km² 29 persons
EuraEurajokiHarjavaltaHonkajokiHuittinenJämijärviKankaanpääKarviaKokemäkiKöyliö
20 municipalities
KöyliöLaviaLuviaMerikarviaNakkilaPomarkkuPoriRauma SiikainenSäkyläUlvila
Eura
A municipality of commerce and industry. One of Finland’s most
important municipalities in terms of prehistoric sites. Its more
than 40 lakes are a true treasure, and the Ruukinpuisto
ironworks park in Kauttua is a perfect summer destination.
EurajokiEnergetic living all around. Tellingly, the Finnish word for electricity –
“sähkö” – was invented here. Known for its nuclear power plant, Olkiluoto, the municipality is also home to the stately Vuojoki Manor.
Harjavalta
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Harjavalta
This town is renowned for its powerful industry and major corporations. The Emil Cedercreutz Museum and Harjula Artists’ Home are two of the town’s main attractions.
Honkajoki
The Karvianjoki River flows through this township, which is blessed with a bucolic valley landscape. The municipality is known for its enterprise in machinery, greenhouses and food production.
Huittinen
This bustling bus traffic hub offers a charming river landscape. Municipal services combined with a thriving business environment and numerous educational opportunities form a functional whole.
JämijärviJämi – paradise for people on the move: gliding, skiing in the summer and golf in the winter. Good living in the middle of spectacular countryside.
Kankaanpää
The regional marketplace and a town of the arts,
education and military surrounded by forest.
This town of 12,300 is modern and unique, with
plenty of room for creativity.
KarviaAgriculture, services and small-scale industry provide employment for the residents of this small, but vibrant municipality. Karvia’s main attractions are its full-coverage fibre optic network, unparalleled recreational activities and beautiful nature.
Kokemäki
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KokemäkiThe Kokemäenjoki River cuts through a region where graphics, metals and transport are keywords. The Kokemäki region is the berry basket of Satakunta, located right in the heart of the region.
Köyliö
This historically important municipality is also known as the only Catholic pilgrimage site in the Nordic countries: Kirkkokari as well as one of Satakunta’s oldest summer stock theatres.
LaviaThis municipality’s population doubles in the summer, when the cottage folk return – after all, Lavia boasts an astounding 60 lakes. The Velhonvuori waterfall is also a sight worth seeing in the winter, as a magnificent icefall forms on the rock face.
LuviaA seaside municipality in beautiful countryside. The ketch Ihana and island of Laitakari draw in visitors every summer. This is the destination for cottage folk and nature lovers alike.
Merikarvia
A fishing paradise – a maritime milieu and a splendid river with countless rapids. An ideal place to live close to nature. The population centre offers all basic services, daycare, a comprehensive school, an upper secondary school and a swimming pool. Local delicacies, such as Sanna’s smoked fish and sea buckthorn treats are not to be missed.
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buckthorn treats are not to be missed.
Nakkila
Lampreys are the pride of Nakkila, representing Satakunta delicacies at their very finest. The television and film production centre, Villilä Studios, can be seen in such productions as the film “Sibelius”.
PomarkkuAn idyllic village milieu that is beautiful all year round. Short distances and beautiful nature make Pomarkku a lovely place to visit and live.
PoriPori Jazz, Yyteri, SuomiAreena, Kirjurinluoto, Villa Mairea. Pori is a place for work and play. The future is forged with a vibrant cultural scene, sports and student activity. The cityscape is dominated by the sea and river.
Rauma
This maritime and port town, rich in tradition, is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Old Rauma, Sammallahdenmäki, magnificent boutiques, Lace Week, boating opportunities and Rauma’s wonderful local dialect “rauman giäl”.
SiikainenA traditional parish municipality among dozens of sparkling lakes. Living close to nature. The glass verandas of Siikainen are veritable masterpieces of woodwork.
Säkylä
This municipality is known for its well-stocked Lake Pyhäjärvi, the growing garrison at Huovinrinne and
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This municipality is known for its well-stocked Lake Pyhäjärvi, the growing garrison at Huovinrinne and specialised food production. Säkylä’s safe living environment and vital business sector make it an outstanding place to live and enjoy life.
UlvilaThe old Friitala leatherworks and Leineperi ironworks express the beauty of Ulvila. The town has a rich history as it was founded in 1365 as the third town in Finland.
Education• Tertiary level education
– Pori University Center– Satakunta University of Applied Sciences– Diaconia University of Applied Sciences– Turku University in Rauma
– Many Degree programmes to choose from, also in English– Many Degree programmes to choose from, also in English– 10 000 students
• Upper secondary education– Several schools to choose vocational education from– Music, business, arts and many more– High schools also in Swedish and to adults
Brances of industry
When Satakunta Satakunta Satakunta Satakunta is compared to Finland
-There’s more industrial and has more electricity production
- There’s less trade, hotel and restaurant business and
banking and insurance business
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- Has more agriculture and forestry
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- Has more industry and public services
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- Has more industry and electricity production
Source Satamittari
Lähde: Satakunnan energiatoimisto / Prizztech Oy
Biggest private employers 2011
SourceSatamittari
The table does not necessarily contain all biggest companies due to available information per company.
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World Heritage SitesTwo of Finland’s seven Unesco World Heritage Sites are
located in Rauma.
Old Rauma is the largest, most unite and living
Wood town area Old Rauma
Sammallahdenmäki
Sammallahdenmäkiburial site has
36 graves from thebronze age
(1500 - 500 bC.).
most unite and living wood town area in the
Nordic countries deriving from the middle ages.
Cultural and nature heritage
Satakunta has many
nationally and nationally and even internationally
valuable cultural heritage and nature sites.
Three national parksThree national parksThree national parksThree national parksSelkämeri – by the coast and seaPuurijärvi ja Isonsuo – in the west
Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas - in the north
Art and historyArt and historyArt and historyArt and historySatakunta Museum
Emil Cedercreutzin MuseumLeineperi mill
Sports and play Sports and play Sports and play Sports and play Beautiful Yyteri beach Joy of sports in Jämi Paddling in Karvianjoki riverFishing in MerikarviaKirjurinluoto park with big free Pelle Hermanni playground
Unesco world heritage sitesUnesco world heritage sitesUnesco world heritage sitesUnesco world heritage sitesOld Rauma and Sammallahdenmäki burial site
EventsEventsEventsEventsPori JazzRauma BluesJämi Fly in SuomiAreenaRauma Lace Week
Leineperi millKauttua mill
Noormarkku mill Vuojoki mansion Pori Art Museum
Kirjurinluoto park with big free Pelle Hermanni playground
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The song of SatakuntaKauas missä katse kantaa yli peltojen,
missä kaartaa taivon rantaa salo sininen,siellä Satakunnan kansa tyynnä kyntää aurallansa
maata isien.
Täällä muinoin töin ja toimin raatoi rauhan mies,luonnon voitti loitsuvoimin, synnyt syvät ties.luonnon voitti loitsuvoimin, synnyt syvät ties.
Kasvun kotipelto kantoi, raatajalle onnen antoi lämmin kotilies.
Koska Suomen viljelystä uhkaa sorron yö,häätämään käy hävitystä täällä kansan työ.
Nousee Satakunnan kansa, entisellä voimallansa karhun kämmen lyö.
The Satakunta coat of arms
The regional plant- sea buckthorn
• A spiky bush that produces orange berries• A spiky bush that produces orange berries
• Grows wild on the coast and islands of the Gulf of Bothnia and Satakunta
• Is also cultivated in Satakunta
• Contains big amounts of vitamin C
The regional bird –blue tit
• Colouring (in the picture on the left):
– Top of head and wings blue
– Back greenish
– Bottom yellow
– Face white, black stripe along the eyes– Face white, black stripe along the eyes
• Strategic measurements:
– Lenght about 10,5–12,5 cm
– Weight about 10–11 g
• Singing is bright and high
The regional fish - lamprey
• Lamprey actually is not a fish but a Cyclostomata
• Worm like shape, the surface is soft and scaleless
• In the autumn wander to rivers to spawns, where they • In the autumn wander to rivers to spawns, where they are caught
• Live most of their life in seas
• Eaten smoked or grilled
The regional animal – European beaver
• The original European beaver species
• Population about 1 000 in Finland– Mainly in Satakunta
– Especially in the Noormarkku area in Pori
• Strategic measurements• Strategic measurements– Can grow up to 100 centimetres
– Weighs even 15 – 25 kg
• Protected during 1.5. – 19.8.
• A nest, where a beaver lives,
is not allowed to be broken
The regional stone - sandstone
• The sandstone formation of Satakunta was born 1300 million years ago when sand, clay and gravel stratified
• In time the layers became red sandstones and claystonesclaystones
• The most significant single sandstone building in the church in Luvia
The regional lake –Pyhäjärvi in Säkylä
• Was elected in 2011– Pyhäjärvi is also the regional lake of Southwest Finland
region; these two regions have the only joint regional lake in Finland
• Situated in the Eurajoki river water system• Situated in the Eurajoki river water system– Area 155,2 square km (29th biggest in Finland)
– Biggest depth 26 meters, average depth 5,5 meters
• 99 small islands
• According to a legend the biggest pike of Finland was caught in 1905. It weighed 25.5 kg.
The Regional Council of Satakunta
• Federation of 20 municipalities in Satakunta
• Works as Satakunta’s
• development authority • development authority
• land planning authority
• lobbyist
• The region council is the highest decision maker– Publicly and indirectly elected in the municipality election – 57 members
• Social Democratic 15, National Coalition Party 13, Centre Party 11, Left Alliance 8, True Finns Party 6, Green 2, Christian Democratic 2
– Chairman 2013 – 2016 Mr. Tapio Huhtanen (Centre Party)
• The region boards controls the functions – 13 persons
The Regional Council of Satakunta
– 13 persons • Social Democratic 4, National Coalition Party 3, Centre Party 3, True Finns
Party 2, Left Alliance 1
– Chairman 2013 – 2016 MP, Mr. Reijo Kallio (Social Democrat)
• The Regional Mayor is Pertti Rajala
• Employees about 30
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