Vihti

Vihti is a municipality in southern Finland, located in the Uusimaa region. The administrative center is Nummela, which serves as the main service and commercial hub. The municipality is unilingually Finnish. Vihti's landscape is a mix of forests, agricultural land and lakes, and it comprises several villages, including Ojakkala, as well as scattered rural settlements. The area offers outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year, such as hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing, and it hosts local events and markets.

Historically, Vihti has been shaped by agriculture and forestry. In recent decades, its proximity to Helsinki has integrated it into the broader regional economy, with many residents commuting to jobs in larger towns while preserving a rural way of life.

The local government is a municipality governed by a council elected for four-year terms, with a municipal manager handling day-to-day administration. Public services include schools, daycare, healthcare, libraries and sports facilities. Vihti maintains several cultural and sports organizations and supports nature conservation through local reserves and park areas.

Vihti is accessible mainly by road, with regional bus connections to surrounding towns. Rail services are located in neighboring municipalities, while regional planning aims to balance growth with the preservation of green spaces and rural character.