Bromarv

Bromarv (Finland Swedish: [ˈbroːmɑrv, ˈbruː-];[2] Finnish: Bromarv) is a village and former municipality of Finland comprising the former municipalities Tenala together with the town of Ekenäs. It was merged with Pohja and Karis to form the new municipality of Raseborg on January 1, 2009.

Road in Bromarv.
Bromarv
Bromarv – Bromarv
Bromarf
Village (former municipality)
Bromarv kommun
Bromarvin kunta
Coat of arms of Bromarv
Coat of arms
Location of Bromarv in Finland
Location of Bromarv in Finland
Coordinates: 59°59′30″N 23°02′00″E
CountryFinland
RegionUusimaa
Foundedbefore 1300
Consolidated1865
Area
[1]
 • Total197.00 km2 (76.06 sq mi)
Population
 (1973);[1]
 • Total1,574
 • Density8.0/km2 (21/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
10570
ClimateDfb
Websitehttp://www.bromarv.fi

Bromarv was located in the province of Southern Finland and was part of the Uusimaa region. The port town of Hanko is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Bromarv.

The town was bilingual, with the majority being Swedish speakers (91,7%).

It is noted for its archipelago, part of which is the Raseborgs västra skärgård.

Sub-region of Uusimaa

Bromarv was also the name of a sub-region of Uusimaa, also known as Nyland.

  • Midsummer pole in 2019 in Bromarv harbour.
    Midsummer pole in 2019 in Bromarv harbour.
  • Bromarv parish granary built in 1878.
    Bromarv parish granary built in 1878.
  • The new church, built in 1981 after the old one was burnt down.
    The new church, built in 1981 after the old one was burnt down.

References
  1. http://www.toti.eu.com/nordic.municipalities/kunta.asp?id=24 Bromarv information (in Finnish)
  2. "Bromarv, Bromarv - Finlandssvenska bebyggelsenamn".

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