Uskela
Uskela is a former municipality of Finland.
Uskela | |
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Former municipality | |
| Uskelan kunta | |
Uskela Church. | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Uskela in Finland | |
| Coordinates: 60°22′31″N 23°7′50″E | |
| Country | Finland |
| Province | Turku and Pori Province |
| Region | Finland Proper |
| Established | 13th century |
| Merged into Salo | 1967 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 124.4 km2 (48.0 sq mi) |
| Population (1966-12-31) | |
| • Total | 3,105 |
It was merged into Salo in 1967. Many municipalities surrounding Uskela were split from it. In 1967 Uskela and part of Halikko were merged to the rapidly growing Salo which needed more area.
It bordered Salo, Halikko, Kuusjoki, Pertteli, Muurla and Perniö.
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