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Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas National Park
Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1982, covering 67 km² (26 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 67 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- POR · 86 km
Nearest airports to Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas National Park
- 1 POR86 kmstraight line
- 2 VAA103 kmstraight line
- 3 TMP105 kmstraight line
More about Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas National Park
Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 67 km² (6,687 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #16 largest national park in Finland (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 years ago — the first national parks in Finland date back to 1956. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas National Park
The closest airport is Pori Airport (POR), about 86 km away — around 1 h 52 min by car; alternatively Vaasa Airport (VAA, 103 km). Other national parks within reach include Lauhanvuori National Park (58 km²), Seitseminen National Park (46 km²), Helvetinjärvi National Park (50 km²) and Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park (28 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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