Utsjoki, also known as Ohcejohka, is the northernmost municipality in Finland, located in Lapland, at the confluence of the Teno and Utsjoki rivers, near the Norwegian border. With an average temperature of -2°C, the region experiences long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Historically, Utsjoki has been home to the Sami people for centuries, and their cultural heritage is still evident in the area's traditions, language, and reindeer herding practices.
Geographic Data for Utsjoki, Lapponia, Finland
Latitude | 69° 54.354' |
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Longitude | 27° 1.438' |
Timezone | Europe/Helsinki |