Facts about the new Kouvola

The new Kouvola

Residents 88 461 (31.12.2008 Väestörekisterikeskus)

Population density 30,8 inhabitants/km²

Surface 2,871 km²
- land areas 2,543 km²
- water areas 328 km²

Municipal tax rate 19% (2009)

Employment structure (31.12.2006 Tilastokeskus)

- primary production 4,5 %
- processing 28,7 %
- services 61,4 %
- others 5,3 %

Number of enterprises 5,100
Farms 1,250
Lakes 450
Summer houses 7,500

Main tourist attractions

- Tykkimäki Amusement Park
- Repovesi National Park
- Verla Mill Museum
- Golf courses

National level sports clubs

- Mypa, Kouvot, Kookoo, KPL