Janakkala

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The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of {{Data Finland municipality/total area|Janakkala}} km2 of which {{Data Finland municipality/waters area|Janakkala}} km2 is water. The population density is PD/km2. In Janakkala the rate of unemployment is 9.7% and the rate of municipal taxes is %. The municipality is unilingually Finnish.

Economy

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Janakkala still has a diverse industrial structure: it is home to companies in the food industry (Valio and Froneri), metal industry (such as Kolmeks Oy's pump and motor manufacturing), and even musical instrument makers. Expanding business parks, such as MORE (one of the largest in Southern Finland), continue to offer facilities for industry and logistics.

Heraldry

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The coat of arms of Janakkala, a head of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), the regional animal of Kanta-Häme, describes Janakkala's location in the heart of Tavastia. An aisle line of partition is a reference to Hakoinen Castle into the mountain, and the upper two arrows encircling the cross, symbol of Christianity, the image of the Crusades battles.

Manor culture

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Janakkala has many historic manor houses. Among these are Hakoisten Manor, Harviala Manor, Hiisi Manor, Hyvikkälä Manor, Irjala Manor, Kernaala Manor, Konttila Manor, Kuumola Manor, Leppäkoski Manor, Löyttymäki Manor, Monikkala Manor, Rehaka Manor, Sauvala Manor, Tervakoski Manor, Toiva Manor, Vanantaa Manor, and Virala Manor.

Janakkala is also known for pheasant hunting, an activity closely connected with its manor landscape. Sauvala Manor, in particular, is known for historical pheasant breeding.

Notable sites

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One site in Janakkala is the Church of Saint Lawrence, which is the last medieval stone church in the Häme region, built in the early 1500s. The eastern end of the church still displays the coats of arms of the Tott noble family.

The Laurinmäki nature and cultural area contains a tenant farmer museum, nature trails, and a summer café, and hosts events throughout the year, such as the traditional Christmas opening.

Puuhamaa is a water park in Janakkala offering water slides, boating, motor tracks, and go-karting. It is a popular tourist destination enjoyed by people of all ages. Kalpalinna is an all-season skiing and biking center located in Turenki.

Additionally, Janakkala has the Ida Aalberg Museum dedicated to the famous Finnish actress, as well as several nature trails like the Kiipula mountain biking route and Vanajavesi kayaking routes.

Notable people

References

References

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