Alavus

Alavus is a municipality in the Western Finland region of Finland, located in Southern Ostrobothnia. It comprises the town of Alavus and surrounding rural communities. The area is part of Finland's lake and forest landscape and is known for a quiet, family-oriented living environment.

In terms of geography, the municipality includes farmland, scattered forests and several small lakes. The surrounding countryside supports agriculture and recreational activities such as fishing and hiking. The climate is typical for inland Ostrobothnia, with cold winters and warm summers.

Historically, the area has long-standing agricultural roots and local parish structures. Alavus developed as a rural municipality and maintains community facilities such as churches, schools and cultural centers that host events throughout the year.

Economically, the local economy is based on agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, trade and services. Residents commonly commute to nearby towns for work, and the municipality provides essential services, education, health and transport infrastructure to residents.

Administratively, Alavus operates under a municipal council elected by residents. The municipality is unilingually Finnish, with Finnish used in administration and schooling.