Alatornio
Alatornio (Swedish: Nedertorneå) is a former municipality in the province of Lapland, Finland. It was annexed with Tornio in 1973. The 1970, Alatornio had a population of 8,575 people.
Alatornio
Alatornio – Nedertorneå | |
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Former municipality | |
| Alatornion kunta Nedertorneå kommun | |
Alatornio Church (1797) | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Alatornio in Finland | |
| Coordinates: 65°49′33″N 024°10′04″E | |
| Country | Finland |
| Region | Lapland |
| Consolidated | 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 927.4 km2 (358.1 sq mi) |
| Population (1970) | |
| • Total | 8,575 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Alatornio Church was built in 1797 in the neoclassical style, replacing older buildings which have existed since at least the 14th century. Remnants of a medieval church built in the 15th century can be seen opposite the main entrance today. The church is protected as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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