kiitinki

Kiitinki is a small municipality in the northern region of Nordhaven, a Nordic-inspired country. It covers about 80 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 3,600 residents. The municipal seat is the village of Kiitinki Center, which concentrates most public services, local administration, and cultural activities. The surrounding countryside comprises boreal forests, peatlands, and a network of small rivers that drain toward the coast.

Kiitinki's history stretches back to medieval times, with the first documented references appearing in 1325 when a parish church was established. The area developed slowly as an agricultural and forestry community, gaining rail connections in the late 19th century that spurred timber processing and service trades. In the 20th century Kiitinki consolidated as a municipal unit, modernizing infrastructure while preserving large stretches of woodland and traditional farmsteads.

Economy today relies on forestry and timber processing, small-scale manufacturing, and regional services. Agriculture remains present in the lowland fields, though most residents commute to nearby towns for employment. The municipality supports local small businesses through grants and a business incubator cluster in Kiitinki Center. Tourism is modest, centered on nature trails, wildlife watching, and the annual cultural festival.

Governance is by a democratically elected municipal council, with a directly elected mayor. Kiitinki is served by a regional road network and a rail line linking nearby towns to Nordhaven City. Notable sites include the 18th-century Kiitinki Church, the old stone mill by the River Vesa, and several preserved farmsteads that illustrate the region's rural heritage.