Nivala
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The subject of Nivala's coat of arms describes the wooden gate model typical of the municipality, and at the same time the shape of the gate resembles the initial letter of the name of the municipality. The coat of arms was designed by Kalervo Kallio, the son of president Kyösti Kallio, and the Nivala municipal council approved it at its meeting on 23 November 1964. The Ministry of the Interior approved the coat of arms for use on 4 February 1965.[4][5]
Nivala and its surrounding area have often been called the "Texas of Finland", as it is one of the country's most significant milk and beef producers and its landscapes with flat fields and open spaces are said to resemble each other.[6] Several Christian summer events have been organized in Nivala, such as the Awakening Festivals[7] and summer services for Conservative Laestadios.[8][9]
Geography
Neighbouring municipalities are Haapajärvi, Haapavesi, Sievi, and Ylivieska.
Nature
The Kalajoki river flows through the municipality. The biggest lake in the region is Pidisjärvi and the two other lakes are Suojärvi and Erkkisjärvi.
Climate
Nivala has a subarctic climate (Köppen: Dfc).
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Notable people
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- Kyösti Kallio, the fourth President of Finland (1937–1940), was a resident of Nivala.[10]
- Rakel Liehu, writer
- Maria Lohela, former Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (2015–2018)
- Atte Ohtamaa, hockey player
References
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External links
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- Municipality of Nivala – Official website