Etikoissas
Etikoissas is a small municipality situated in the southeastern part of Finland, within the region of Kymenlaakso. The locality lies on the southern shore of Lake Päijänne, connected by a cluster of quiet farm villages and dense boreal forests. The resident population recorded in the 2021 census was approximately 1,200 people, with a demographic distribution that is largely homogenous, consisting primarily of Finnish speakers and a small, growing number of immigrants from neighboring Baltic countries.
The earliest known settlement in Etikoissas dates back to the early 18th century, when small logging camps
Cultural life in Etikoissas is marked by an annual midsummer festival that celebrates the region's folk music
Transport links consist mainly of county roads 741 and 761, with seasonal bus services to the nearby