Anjalankoski

The most densely populated communities are Myllykoski and Inkeroinen. In addition, there is plenty of countryside. It was located in the Kymenlaakso region and known for its river-side settlement and industrial heritage. The town's major industry is forestry along the Kymi Riverside. The paper factories Stora Enso Oyj and Myllykoski Paper Oy are the main employers together with the town itself. Anjalankoski offered plenty of cultural and sport activities, including a football team, MyPa. The Anjala Manor Museum and surroundings is an interesting cultural site. The municipality was unilingually Finnish. Formed in 1975 from the merging of the municipalities of Anjala and Sippola. Near Anjalankoski (at 60° 41′ 32.34″ N, 27° 2′ 47.46″ E), there is 318 m TV mast, which is one of the tallest man-made objects in Finland.

• Name — Anjalankoski • Official Name — Anjalankosken kaupunki Anjalankoski stad • Type — Town • Image Shield — Anjalankoski.vaakuna.svg • Image Map — Anjalankoski.sijainti.suomi.2008.svg • Map Caption — Location of Anjalankoski in Finland • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Finland • Subdivision Type1 — Region • Subdivision Name1 — Kymenlaakso • Leader Title — Town manager • Established Title — Charter • Established Date — 1975 • Established Title2 — City rights • Established Date2 — 1977 • Area Total Km2 — 752.92 • Area Land Km2 — 726.6 • Area Water Km2 — 26.32 • Population As Of — 12/31/2008 • Population Total — 16 379 • Population Density Km2 — 22.54 • Time Zone — EET • Utc Offset — +02:00 • Time Zone Dst — EEST • Utc Offset Dst — +03:00 • Postal Code Type — Postal code • Postal Code — 46800 Anjalankoski is a former town and municipality of Finland. It had 16 379 inhabitants in 2008. About 4/5 of the people live in the vicinity of the Kymi River. The most densely populated communities are Myllykoski and Inkeroinen. In addition, there is plenty of countryside. It was located in the Kymenlaakso region and known for its river-side settlement and industrial heritage. The town's major industry is forestry along the Kymi Riverside. The paper factories Stora Enso Oyj and Myllykoski Paper Oy are the main employers together with the town itself. Anjalankoski offered plenty of cultural and sport activities, including a football team, MyPa. The Anjala Manor Museum and surroundings is an interesting cultural site. The municipality was unilingually Finnish. Anjalankoski was formed in 1975 from the merging of the municipalities of Anjala and Sippola. As of 2009, six municipalities – Kouvola, Kuusankoski, Elimäki, Anjalankoski, Valkeala and Jaala – were consolidated, accounting for the new municipality of Kouvola with a population of over 80,000, being the 10th largest city in Finland. Near Anjalankoski (at 60° 41′ 32.34″ N, 27° 2′ 47.46″ E), there is 318 m TV mast, which is one of the tallest man-made objects in Finland.