Kymi

Kymi is a toponym that may refer to several places in Europe, notably in Finland and Greece. The name is most commonly associated with a major river in southern Finland and with a coastal town and municipality on the Greek island of Euboea.

In Finland, Kymi most commonly refers to the Kymi River, known in Finnish as Kymijoki. The river runs through southern Finland, flowing from the Päijänne region to the Gulf of Finland and shaping the development of the Kymenlaakso region. The river valley has long supported forestry, transport, and industry, and its watershed hosts several hydroelectric power plants. Cities and towns along or connected to the river, such as Kouvola and Kotka, reflect the river’s historical role in regional economy and infrastructure.

In Greece, Kymi (Greek: Κύμη) is a town and municipality on the island of Evia (Euboea) in Central Greece. The municipal unit of Kymi is located on the island’s northern coast and serves as the seat of the Kymi-Aliveri municipality, established in the 2011 local-government reform by merging the former municipalities of Kymi and Aliveri. The area is known for its coastal landscapes, beaches, and agricultural hinterland, and its name is widely used in local administration and geography.