Alatornio

Alatornio () is a former municipality in the province of Lapland, Finland. It was annexed with Tornio in 1973. In 1970, Alatornio had a population of 8,575 people.Statistical Yearbook of Finland 1971 Statistics Finland. Retrieved 23 July 2014.

Alatornio Church was built in 1797 in the neoclassical style, replacing older buildings which have existed since at least the 14th century. Remnants of a medieval church built in the 15th century can be seen opposite the main entrance today. The church is protected as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Notable people Petter Abram Herajärvi (1830–1885), satirical poet, known as the "Preacher of Limeland" Kaisa Juuso (born 1960), politicianEduskunta profile Ville Pörhölä (1897–1964), shot putter, olympic gold medalist

See also Arpela

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