Kuhukohta

Kuhukohta is a toponymic term found in some rural areas of Finland and its nearby regions. It is not the name of a widely recognized city or administrative unit, but rather a component that can appear in local place names.

In Finnish toponymy, the suffix -kohta (or similar forms) is commonly used to denote a place, spot, or locality. The first element in Kuhukohta can vary in origin by locality and may reflect historical land use, a family name, or a geographic feature particular to that area. Because the term occurs in multiple places and the precise etymology can differ regionally, there is no single, universal explanation for its meaning.

Geographically, places bearing the name Kuhukohta are typically small and may refer to hamlets, individual farms, or minor settlements within a larger municipality. They usually have modest populations and are often considered part of rural statistical areas rather than independent administrative entities.

Historically, names such as Kuhukohta appear in land records, parish documents, and historic maps, illustrating how agricultural activity and pastureland contributed to local toponymy. In contemporary usage, these names can persist as markers of local identity even when administrative boundaries evolve or merge.

See also Finnish toponymy; place-name elements in Finnish geography; rural Finland.