Leivonmäki

former municipality of Finland, now part of Joutsa

Leivonmäki is a former municipality in Central Finland. As of 31 December 2007, 1,135 people lived there. Neighbouring municipalities were Joutsa, KangasniemiKorpilahtiLuhanka and Toivakka. Since 2008, it became a part of Joutsa.

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It is known for its national park.

History

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Leivonmäki was first mentioned in 1564 as Leijuomeki. It was founded in 1868.

Leivonmäki bought a chapel in 1772 and a church in 1850.

Villages

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Etu-Ikola, Havumäki, Kivisuo, Lapinkylä, Leivonmäki, Martinkylä, Rutalahti, Savenaho, Selänpohja and Taka-Ikola.

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