Liminka ( sv, Limingo) is a
municipality in the
Northern Ostrobothnia region in
Finland. Liminka is located about south of
Oulu
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.
The municipality has a population of ()
and covers an area of of which is water.
The
population density is . The neighbouring municipalities are
Kempele,
Lumijoki,
Muhos,
Oulunsalo,
Siikajoki,
Siikalatva,
Tyrnävä,
Vaala
Vaala is a municipality in Finland. It is located in the North Ostrobothnia region. Established in 1954 (predecessor municipality ''Säräisniemi'', established in 1867), the municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which ...
and Ala-Temmes.
The Liminganlahti Bay is a notable bird sanctuary.
History
Liminka was founded in 1477.
According to folklore, the name Liminka comes from the fictional giant, ''Limmi''.
Twinnings
*
Nõo Parish, Estonia
References
External links
Municipality of Liminka– Official website
Populated places established in the 1470s
Populated coastal places in Finland
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