City of Kotka founded in Finland
- When
- 1879
- Where
- Islands of Kotkansaari and Hovinsaari
- Episodes
- 1
The city of Kotka was established in 1879 by separating the islands of Kotkansaari and Hovinsaari from the old Kymi parish. This administrative change followed a declaration issued by the Senate of the Grand Duchy of Finland in April 1878, creating a new urban entity in the southern part of the Kymenlaakso province.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Kotka is located on the southeastern coast of Finland at the mouth of the Kymi River, situated in the southern part of the Kymenlaakso province. The city's formation involved the separation of specific islands from the existing Kymi parish, marking a distinct administrative transition in the region.
Administrative Declaration. The establishment of Kotka as a city was preceded by a formal declaration issued by the Senate of the Grand Duchy of Finland on 16 April 1878. This declaration specified that a city would be established on the southern part islands from the old Kymi parish, setting the stage for the subsequent separation and founding.
People involved
- Senate of the Grand Duchy of Finland · Issuing authority for the city establishment declaration
Sources
- Kotka Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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