Posio is a

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. It is located in the

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of Lapland. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The

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is . Neighbour municipalities are

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, Kemijärvi, Ranua, Salla,

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and Pudasjärvi. The municipality has a single language, Finnish. Major employers in Posio are the municipality itself, a major pottery manufacturer Pentik and agriculture (especially dairy farming). The European route E63 runs through the northern-eastern parts of the municipality. Korouoma canyon and natural reserve is located in Posio. north of the center of Posio is a

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called , founded by Ari "Paska" Peltonen in 2006.”Nää on mun maita!”
– '' Ilta-Sanomat'' (in Finnish)

Sights and events

Posio's most renowned attractions are the Pentik-mäki Culture Centre, Riisitunturi National Park, Korouoma Nature Reserve, and the clear waters of lakes Kitkajärvi and Livojärvi. There are also many outdoor recreationa
things to do in Posio
The world's northernmost ceramics factory is located in Posio. Pentik Oy interior design company was established in 1971 by Anu and Topi Pentikäinen. Regular events in Posio are the Posio Fair, the amateur theatre event Teatterihelinät, and the Traditional Fish Fair Market (Muikkumarkkinat) in July.

Notable people

* Kaarlo Maaninka (born 1953), Finnish long distance runner * Soile Isokoski (born 1957), Finnish lyric soprano * Sini Karjalainen (born 1999), Finnish hockey player

Locations

Ala-Suolijärvi

References

External links

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Municipality of Posio
– Official website
Posio Tourism
– Official Website Populated places established in 1926 1926 establishments in Finland Municipalities of Lapland (Finland) {{Lapland-geo-stub