Jätevien
Jätevien is a fictional municipality used in this article to illustrate the conventions of a Nordic rural community. It is described here to provide an informative, neutral overview of a small inland locality and its typical institutions.
The municipality spans about 80 square kilometers in a boreal setting, featuring a mosaic of conifer forests,
Jätevien originated as a forestry outpost in the early 19th century and expanded after the arrival of
As of 2023, the population is about 1,200, yielding a population density of roughly 15 inhabitants per
Jätevien provides elementary education through its local school; secondary students typically commute to the regional center.