Lemland

History

Evidence of early human activity in Åland dates back to around 4000 BC, with the region serving as a meeting point for various cultures. During the Viking era (8th to 11th century CE), it was a central hub for trade and navigation. The Lemland Church, a significant historical landmark, was built in stages, with its oldest parts dating from the 13th century. The original church built in the 13th century had paintings in the ceilings and wooden sculptures dated to the 14th century. It is dedicated to Bridget of Sweden. During the Finnish War in 1808, the Swedish king Gustav IV Adolf had his headquarters in the Lemland parsonage. As per Håkan Skogsjö, the ancestry of the permanently residing population of Lemland and owners of farmsteads could be traced back to the 18th century.

Geography

Lemland is a municipality located in the autonomous region of Åland, southeast of Mariehamn, the capital of Åland. The municipality spans an area of approximately 965.3 km2 of which {{Data Finland municipality/waters area|Lemland}} km2 is covered by water. It consists of several smaller skerries and islets. The Lemström Canal, carved in 1882, separates Jomala in the Åland’s main island from the Lemland peninsula. It is connected to Lumparland and Mariehamn by bridges.

Climate

| Jan record high C = 8.5 | Feb record high C = 7.8 | Mar record high C = 11.1 | Apr record high C = 16.4 | May record high C = 23.5 | Jun record high C = 26.5 | Jul record high C = 28.7 | Aug record high C = 26.9 | Sep record high C = 21.4 | Oct record high C = 16.4 | Nov record high C = 12.7 | Dec record high C = 9.3 | year record high C = 28.7 | Jan record low C = -29.2 | Feb record low C = -24.9 | Mar record low C = -17.3 | Apr record low C = -12.8 | May record low C = -1.2 | Jun record low C = 2.2 | Jul record low C = 6.4 | Aug record low C = 4.0 | Sep record low C = 2.0 | Oct record low C = -3.0 | Nov record low C = -8.5 | Dec record low C = -23.0 | year record low C = -29.2 | access-date = 21 May 2023}}

Demographics

The municipality has a population of () Males and females constituted almost equal proportion of the population, with 523 individuals under the age of 17. The entire population is classified as rural. Swedish language is spoken by majority (91%) of the population. About 81% of the population were Finnish citizens.

Gallery

|Sjöfararkapellet Sankt Olofskapellet.JPG|St. Olof's Chapel |Lemström's canal is open, 2017.jpg|Lemström Canal |File:Rodhamn.JPG|Rödhamn Harbour. |File:Lagskar.jpg|Lågskär Lighthouse |File:Utsiktstorn Herrö.JPG|Tower of Herrö

References

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