Kumlinge
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Kumlinge is a municipality and group of islands in Åland, an autonomous region of Finland. The main island is also named Kumlinge. The name is thought to mean "rocky passage".Template:Cn
As of 31 December 2023, Kumlinge had a population of 320 and a total area of 865 km², of which 118 km² is land and 747 km² is water.<ref name="statfin">Template:Cite web</ref> The population density is about 2.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. Most residents speak Swedish as their first language, with small minorities speaking Finnish or other languages.<ref name="language">Template:Cite web</ref> Kumlinge Airfield is located on the main island and is used for charter and emergency flights.
History
The islands of Kumlinge have a long history of settlement. They were first visited by Vikings, and permanent settlement began in the 13th century. By the 16th century, tax records mention about a dozen households, mostly farmers and fishermen. The population declined during the 20th century. Historian Håkan Skogsjö has documented Kumlinge's settlement history in detail.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography and climate
Kumlinge consists of several inhabited islands surrounded by the Archipelago Sea. The largest islands are Kumlinge, Enklinge, Seglinge, and Björkö. The climate is classified as humid continental (Dfb), moderated by the sea.
Demographics
Kumlinge's population is concentrated on a few main islands. The table below lists the largest islands and their populations.
| Island | Population |
|---|---|
| Kumlinge | 318 |
| Enklinge | 87 |
| Seglinge | 51 |
| Björkö | 20 |
| Other | 3 |
Sights
Kumlinge features several historical and cultural attractions. The village church, dedicated to St. Anne, dates from the 15th century. Hermas museigård and Sjölunds gårdsmuseum display the area's rural heritage. Fälberget has a memorial stone for a Russian battalion defeated in 1808. The historic King's Road postal route passes through the municipality, and the local pharmacy still operates with its original interior.
References
External links
- Municipality of Kumlinge – Official website
- Map of Kumlinge
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