Koskenkorva

Koskenkorva is located between highway 3 and national road 67, along Kyrönjoki. The village has about 2,200 inhabitants. The terrain is a rural open field, the most visible landmarks of which are the Santavuori and Anora (formerly Altia) factories. Next to the factory is the Koskenkorva railway station, which has been decommissioned and is now privately owned. Koskenkorva is named after the railway station established in 1911, which in turn was named after a local house. In the direction of Santavuori, Koskenkorvaa is bordered by the town of Kurika. Other villages bordering the area are Nopankylä, Huissi, Luoma and Peurala. The population is mainly single-family houses, but Koskenkorva also has townhouses and apartment buildings.

Services

Koskenkorva has good basic services. There are primary schools on both sides of the river (Koskenkorva school and Västilä school). The village has a daycare center, pharmacy, shop, ATM, grill, pizzeria, Matkahuolto services, gas station (lunch + scanburger grill), and barbershops. Our own VPK also operates in the village. Business activities are versatile, from small entrepreneurs to large companies. The services of the center are mainly concentrated on the western side of the river.

Shared spaces and hobby opportunities

Koskenkorva school has an Auseeraussali, a multipurpose hall with good equipment. The Västilä school's gymnasium and sports field are also in active use. The sports hall on Honkalanmäki enables versatile activities for groups of different levels. Koskenkorva has one of the best baseball fields in Finland, where you can watch Superpes in the summer, as well as a modern sports field. Along the Kyrönjoki River, there is an outdoor recreation area of the Laidun area maintained by Kyläseura, with e.g. village hut with sauna, barbecue hut, beach, wharf, changing rooms, boat launch, carpet washing place, accessible toilet, storage. Konnanmontu has a public beach and Santavuori has good outdoor trails and an observation tower. The village also has youth facilities and its own parish hall with a variety of activities. The village has versatile hobby opportunities; for example, baseball, scouting, parkour and circus, yoga, gymnastics for different ages, gym, athletics, VPK activities, 4H club activities, bingo and open sauna evenings.

Construction sites

On both sides of the river, the municipality has lots available.

Associations operating in the area

Several associations operate in the village, e.g. Koskenkorva Athletes, Koskenkorva Kisattaret, Koskenkorva Rural Women, Koskenkorva VPK, Koskenkorva Maamiesseura, Koskenkorva village society, Koskenkorva Motorcycle Riders, diaconia circles and school parent associations.

Village businesses and tourist attractions

There is a wide range of businesses in the village, well-known companies include, for example, Anora Oyj, A-rehu Oy, Kannoston Konepaja Oy, Jari Mäki Oy, Ilmajoen Sähkökoje Oy. Interesting tourist destinations include e.g. Koskenkorva Factory Museum/Koskenkorva Trahteeri, Glasiateljee Minna Tuohisto-Kokko, Nuijamieste memorial and Jaakko Ilka memorial.

Updated 4/4/2023