Björköby
Björköby is a village and a former municipality now part of Korsholm, Finland. It is the chief settlement on the island of Björkö. The harbour of the village is called Svedjehamn.
Björköby | |
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Former municipality | |
| Björköby kommun Björköbyn kunta | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Björköby in Finland | |
| Coordinates: 63°21′N 21°19′E | |
| Country | Finland |
| Province | Vaasa Province |
| Region | Ostrobothnia |
| Established | 1932 |
| Merged into Korsholm | 1973 |
| Seat | Björköby |
| Area | |
| • Land | 63.7 km2 (24.6 sq mi) |
| Population (1972-12-31) | |
| • Total | 459 |
Björköby was an independent municipality until 1973.
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