Jakobstad sub-region
Jakobstad sub-region
Pietarsaaren seutukunta | |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Region | Ostrobothnia |
| Capital | Jakobstad |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 50,712 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
The Jakobstad sub-region is one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009 when Finland was divided into 19 regions and 70 sub-regions. The Jakobstad sub-region is part of the Ostrobothnia region of Finland.
Location
The Jakobstad sub-region is located next to the Gulf of Bothania, and is a coastal region within the south-west of Finland which is located in the European Sub-region of Northern Europe (Scandinavia).
Folklore and Folk names
To the population of the Jakobstad sub-region, they might call it Jeppis or Pietarsaari region due to its name being based of the word "Peters Island".
Folklore traditions in the Jakobstad (Pietarsaari) sub-region are primarily rooted in Swedish-speaking Finnish culture and the broader Finnish national mythology, which features gods like Ilmarinen, Ukko, and Ahti, and significant creatures such as the bear, Olso. While specific regional folklore is not detailed in the provided snippets, the area's history as part of Ostrobothnia means it likely incorporates Swedish folk beliefs blended with Finnish traditions, influencing stories and customs.
Municipalities
| Coat of arms |
Municipality | Population | Land area (km2) |
Density (/km2) |
Finnish speakers |
Swedish speakers |
Other speakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronoby | 6,318 | 713 | 9 | 19 % | 76 % | 5 % | |
| Larsmo | 5,934 | 143 | 42 | 5 % | 91 % | 3 % | |
| Pedersöre | 11,330 | 794 | 14 | 8 % | 88 % | 4 % | |
| Jakobstad | 19,668 | 89 | 222 | 30 % | 53 % | 16 % | |
| Nykarleby | 7,462 | 733 | 10 | 6 % | 83 % | 10 % | |
| Total | 50,712 | 2,471 | 21 | 17 % | 73 % | 9 % |
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