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| image_map = Kemi sijainti Suomi.svg | | image_map = Kemi sijainti Suomi.svg | ||
| map_caption = Location of Kemi in Finland | | map_caption = Location of Kemi in Finland | ||
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| map_caption1 = Interactive map outlining Kemi. | |||
|coordinates = {{coord|65|44|10|N|024|33|49|E|display=inline,title}} | |coordinates = {{coord|65|44|10|N|024|33|49|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
|subdivision_type = Country | |subdivision_type = Country | ||
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|Jun record high C= 31.4 | |Jun record high C= 31.4 | ||
|Jul record high C= 32.9 | |Jul record high C= 32.9 | ||
|Aug record high C= | |Aug record high C= 31.0 | ||
|Sep record high C= 23.7 | |Sep record high C= 23.7 | ||
|Oct record high C= 15.9 | |Oct record high C= 15.9 | ||
|Nov record high C= 10.0 | |Nov record high C= 10.0 | ||
|Dec record high C= | |Dec record high C= 7.0 | ||
|year record high C= | |year record high C= | ||
|Jan avg record high C = 2.8 | |Jan avg record high C = 2.8 | ||
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|Dec humidity= 90 | |Dec humidity= 90 | ||
|year humidity= | |year humidity= | ||
| source 1 = [[Finnish Meteorological Institute|FMI]]{{efn|Climatological normals for Finland 1991–2020,<ref name="FMI">{{cite web |title=FMI normals 1991-2020 |url=https://www.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ilmastollinen-vertailukausi |access-date=11 April 2023|publisher=fmi.fi|language=fi}}</ref> Record highs and lows,<ref name="FMI data">{{cite web |title=FMI normals 1991-2020 |url=https://kilotavu.com/asema-taulukko.php?asema=101840 |access-date= | | source 1 = [[Finnish Meteorological Institute|FMI]]{{efn|Climatological normals for Finland 1991–2020,<ref name="FMI">{{cite web |title=FMI normals 1991-2020 |url=https://www.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ilmastollinen-vertailukausi |access-date=11 April 2023|publisher=fmi.fi|language=fi}}</ref> Record highs and lows,<ref name="FMI data">{{cite web |title=FMI normals 1991-2020 |url=https://kilotavu.com/asema-taulukko.php?asema=101840 |access-date=6 July 2025 |publisher=FMI|language=fi}}</ref> Precipitation 1961–1990,<ref>{{cite web |title=FMI normals 1991-2020 |url=https://kilotavu.com/asema-taulukko.php?asema=101840 |access-date=11 April 2023 |publisher=FMI|language=fi}}</ref> Precipitation days<ref name=Weatherbase> | ||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
|url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=46820&cityname=Kemi--United-States-of-America|title =Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Kemi, Finland | |url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=46820&cityname=Kemi--United-States-of-America|title =Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Kemi, Finland | ||
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|Jan record high C= | |Jan record high C= 5.2 | ||
|Feb record high C= 5.4 | |Feb record high C= 5.4 | ||
|Mar record high C= 7.1 | |Mar record high C= 7.1 | ||
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|Feb record low C= -33.8 | |Feb record low C= -33.8 | ||
|Mar record low C= -28.5 | |Mar record low C= -28.5 | ||
|Apr record low C= - | |Apr record low C= -20.5 | ||
|May record low C= -9.3 | |May record low C= -9.3 | ||
|Jun record low C= 1.9 | |Jun record low C= 1.9 | ||
Latest revision as of 04:48, 3 August 2025
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According to current statistics, Kemi has the highest number of drug crimes than any other town in Finland. This is thought to be due to its proximity to the Swedish border and the drug smuggling that occurs across it.[3]
History
World War II hostage crisis
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Geography
Kemi is situated on the Bothnian Bay, at the mouth of the river Kemijoki, and it is part of the Lapland region.
Climate
The climate type of Kemi is a typical subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc). It is characterized by long, cold winters and warm, short summers; but because it is on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, the characteristics of its continental climate are not as pronounced as inland areas. Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Economy
The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and woodpulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe (which supplies the Outokumpu ferrochrome plant in Tornio).
In April 2007, the city of Kemi laid off all of its municipal workers for two weeks due to the failing economy of the city. Spiraling specialist healthcare costs and a fleeing industry tax base are stated as the cause for the firing.[4] These are the most drastic temporary dismissals to take place in Finland since 2000.
Sights
Kemi has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle[5] (reconstructed every year to a different design). The SnowCastle of Kemi is usually built in the inner harbor of the city.
A model of The Crown of Finland (the original was never made for the King of Finland) is kept in the town's gemstone gallery. It also houses replicas of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain, the scepter of the Czar of Russia, the Orbs of Denmark, and the diamond necklace of Marie Antoinette, among other items.
Additional attractions include:
- Kemi church
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Culture
Kemi is the hometown of the power metal band Sonata Arctica.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Politics
Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in Kemi:[6]
- Left Alliance 26.2%
- Social Democratic Party 23.6%
- The Finns Party 19.8%
- Center Party 13.6%
- National Coalition Party 7.2%
- Green League 5.1%
- Movement Now 1.8%
- Christian Democrats 0.7%
- Communist Worker‘s Party - For Peace and Socialism 2,7%
Town manager
| Town manager | Term |
|---|---|
| Olli Nylander | 1930-1956 |
| Risto Hölttä | 1956-1966 |
| Taisto Jokelainen | 1967-1980 |
| Juhani Leino | 1980-2000 |
| Kalervo Ukkola | 2000-2005 |
| Ossi Repo | 2006-2012 |
| Tero Nissinen | 2012-2021 |
| Matti Ruotsalainen | 2021- |
Transportation
Kemi railway station is an intermediate station on the railway between Lapland and Helsinki. It is operated by VR. The junction of the Kolari and Rovaniemi lines lies to the north of Kemi station.
Finnish national road 4 and European routes E8 and E75 run through the town.
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The Port of Kemi is a cargo port handling containerised and bulk cargo as well as oil and petrochemical products.[7]
Education
A polytechnic university of applied sciences is situated in Kemi.
Notable residents
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International relations
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Twin towns – sister cities
Kemi is twinned with:
- Template:Flagicon Tromsø (Norway), since 1940
- Template:Flagicon Volgograd (Russia), since 1953
- Template:Flagicon Liptovský Mikuláš (Slovakia)
- Template:Flagicon Newtownards (Northern Ireland)
- Template:Flagicon Székesfehérvár (Hungary)[8]
- Template:Flagicon Luleå (Sweden)
See also
References
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External links
- Town of Kemi – Official website
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- Kemi
- Cities and towns in Finland
- Populated coastal places in Finland
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Mining towns in Finland
- Port cities and towns in Finland
- Populated places established in 1869
- 1869 establishments in Finland
- Municipalities of Lapland (Finland)