Lauhanvuori National Park

Lauhanvuori National Park (Finnish: Lauhanvuoren kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Southern Ostrobothnia region of Finland, on the border of Kauhajoki and Isojoki. It was established in 1982 and covers 53 square kilometres (20 sq mi).

Lauhanvuori National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
A swamp lake in Lauhanvuori National Park, Isojoki
Location in Finland
LocationSouthern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Coordinates62°09′07″N 22°10′30″E
Area53 km2 (20 sq mi)
Established1982
Visitors10000 (in 2009)
Governing bodyMetsähallitus
Websitewww.outdoors.fi/lauhanvuorinp

The park is characterized by its pine forestland, spring brooks, and swamps.

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