Koskue

Eteläpohjalainen Village of the Year from 1999. Koskue is a heavily agricultural village located in the southern part of Jalasjärvi in South Ostrobothnia. There are 617 inhabitants in the village. According to tradition, Koskue got its name from the Koskutjärvi located in the middle of the village. The lake, on the other hand, got its name from the big koscus fir trees that grew on its shore. The word "koskus" means a bark plate or bark of a fir tree. Koskue is bordered in the south by the municipality of Kihniö, the city of Parkano and the municipality of Karvia, in the west by the village of Ilvesjoki, in the north by the village of Keskikylä and in the east by the village of Ylivalli. It is 42 km from Koskue to Parkano, 120 km to Tampere, 18 km to Jalasjärvi church village, 53 km to Seinäjoki.

Services

There is a village shop in the village, which also has a post office. In addition, the village has its own school, church, parish home, cemetery, parish camp center, camping ground. In addition, there are two hairdressers, an accounting entrepreneur, a forest machine entrepreneur, truck entrepreneurs, carpet cleaners, taxis, a garden entrepreneur, family daycare workers, a trained masseuse, a care home for the elderly, etc.

Shared spaces and hobby opportunities

The village has a village hall owned by the Koskue village association, which can be rented for family parties etc. The village's associations can hold their meetings and other events at the village hall. In addition, at the village hall, you can practice air gun shooting, darts, dancing, etc. The village also has a high-quality multipurpose hall with a gym, facilities for sports games (badminton, volleyball, floorball, etc.). The Koskuen Metsästysceruja has a shooting range. The village also has a summer theater. The rental of the village hall is handled by Heikki Maja, tel. 040-821 7085.

Associations operating in the area

Koskuen village association, Koskuen youth association, Koskuen agricultural and household association, Koskuen hunting association, Kuntoportti association, 4H association.

Village events

The village association organizes markets, Mother's Day meals, dances, plays, village parties and other events at the village hall. The Hela-ventti running event is also organized annually. The congregation organizes children's club activities in the parish home and, in addition, family cafe activities with the Mannerheim Children's Protection Association. The village association also publishes a Christmas magazine every year, which records the year's events, births, marriages, deaths, etc.

Vacant plots

There are vacant private plots in the village. Eija Mäntymäe can inquire about lots and houses for sale and rent, tel. 050-590 5953.

The strengths of the village

The village has its own village school, family day care facilities, good sports facilities (multipurpose hall, gym, chewing track, etc.), good transport connections, telecommunications connections (optical fiber network), good hunting grounds, strong professional skills and a good "kökkä spirit", evidenced by e.g. multipurpose hall.

Good aspects in terms of business operations

Koskue has good telecommunication connections, traffic connections and cheap plots. Welcome to be our guest - or even live in!