Pienehköissä

Pienehköissä is a fictional village situated in the northern Itämaa region, used in Nordic-inspired fiction and world-building. It is depicted as a small coastal community with a long history and a tight-knit population.

Geography and environment: The village lies on a shallow coastline facing the Bay of Särkkä, with surrounding forests of pine and birch. It covers about 8.2 square kilometers and sits up to 60 meters above sea level. The climate is temperate, with cold winters and mild summers, influenced by maritime conditions.

History and administration: Pienehköissä originated around a 17th-century timber mill, expanding through the 18th and 19th centuries as forestry and small-scale manufacturing grew. In the fictional administrative framework, it forms part of the Itämaa municipality cluster and has a local council.

Economy and culture: The local economy depends on forestry, artisanal production, and agriculture, with growing tourism tied to nature trails and maritime scenery. Cultural life centers on the annual midsummer festival, a wooden church from 1890, and community events at the town hall.

Notable features and demographics: The village hosts around 420 residents. Notable sites include the wooden church (1890), Lainevuori hill, and Kaarenlahti bay. Transportation relies on regional roads and bus services; no railway serves the village.