Kuru (Finland)
Kuru [ ˈkuru ] is a former Finnish community in the Pirkanmaa region , about 50 km from Tampere . At the beginning of 2009, the municipality, which had existed since 1867, was incorporated into the city of Ylöjärvi .
As of August 2006, there are 2,792 people living in Kuru. The local area has an area of 821.08 km², of which 103.53 km² is water.
Kuru is known for its gray granite and black basalt , which is exported all over the world. Two thirds of the Seitseminen National Park are located in the local area.
Kuru has been twinned with Skinnskatteberg , Sweden since 1945 .
Web links
Commons : Kuru, Finland - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ Kuru Municipality: Kuru-Ylöjärvi kuntaliitospäätös ( Memento of the original from September 27, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Coordinates: 61 ° 53 ' N , 23 ° 44' E