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Separation from Kymi Parish

When: 1879
Where: Islands of Kotkansaari and Hovinsaari
Part of: City of Kotka founded in Finland

In 1879, the islands of Kotkansaari and Hovinsaari were separated from the old Kymi parish to establish the city of Kotka.

Following the 1878 declaration, the physical separation of the islands occurred in 1879. This event created the city of Kotka as a distinct administrative entity, removing these areas from the jurisdiction of the Kymi parish.

Sources

Kotka Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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