Multia, Central Finland: small municipality known for ice kicksled championships

Multia, a small Central Finland municipality founded in 1868 with about 1,800 residents, known for its rural character and the annual Ice Kicksled World Championship that draws winter visitors.

Multia is a small municipality located in Central Finland. It had roughly 1,800 inhabitants in January 2014 and was established as a municipality in 1868.

Geography

Multia lies within the central part of Finland and shares borders with several nearby municipalities:

History

The municipality was founded in 1868. Over time Multia has maintained a predominantly rural character; its local government administers services for residents across the municipality.

Events

Each winter Multia attracts attention for an informal sporting event: the Ice Ice kicksled World Championship. The competition is held on frozen surfaces and brings participants and spectators to the area.

Population

As noted, the population was about 1,800 at the beginning of 2014. For current figures and administrative details, consult official municipal sources.