Keminmaa (; until 1979 Kemin maalaiskunta; ; ) is a municipality of Finland. It is located near the towns of Kemi and Tornio in the Lapland region.
The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is .
Geography Neighbouring municipalities are Kemi, Simo, Tervola and Tornio.
Villages Hirmula Ilmola Itäkoski Jokisuu Laurila Lautiosaari Liedakkala Maula Pörhölä Ruottala (mostly on Tornio's territory) Sompujärvi Törmä Viitakoski
Coat of arms Blazon: Gules with a springing Silver salmon, holding a padlock in its mouth.
Notable people
Peter Franzén, Finnish actor Taavetti Lukkarinen, former foreman of Kemi Oy; convicted and hanged for treason Tomi Putaansuu, the Finnish singer of band Lordi, lived in Keminmaa when he was a child Nicolaus Rungius, local 17th century vicar whose mummified body is nowadays a tourist attraction in Keminmaa church Hannu Tihinen, Finnish football player Paavo Väyrynen, Finnish politician
References
External links
Municipality of Keminmaa – Official website