Ähtäri

Ähtäri () is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Ostrobothnia region. The town has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Ähtäri is located southeast of Seinäjoki.

The municipality is unilingually Finnish.

Ähtäri is known for its zoo and hotel Mesikämmen designed by Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen which is partly built within bedrock. The biggest lake in the area is Ähtärinjärvi. There is also a relatively old and small board mill called Vääräkosken Pahvi in Ähtäri.

The largest private sector employers are Inhan Tehtaat, Silver-Veneet, Tankki, and Muovilami.

Notable people Anton Collin, cross country skier and road cyclist Eero Hiironen, sculptor and painter Kari Hirvonen, singer and Tango King Aki Hintsa, sports physician and orthopedic surgeon Toivo Korpela, preacher and speaker; fervent Laestadian and founder of the Korpela movement Niko Korsumäki, Snowcrossing World Championship bronze medalist Esa Latva-Äijö, actor Veikko Mattila, Member of Parliament Matti Pekkanen, engineer and politician Emanuel Pohjaväre, Member of Parliament Mikko Savola, Member of Parliament Topi Sorsakoski, musician Antti Tammilehto, musician Seppo Tammilehto, musician Edvard Valpas-Hänninen, former chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Finland

Notable groups Noumena, melodic death metal band

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