Posio
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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.
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Sights and events
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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
References
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External links
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- Municipality of Posio – Official website Template:In lang
- Posio Tourism – Official Website
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