Aura

Coalition Party 6, Social Democratic Party 6, Centre Party 5, Left Alliance 1

On the west side of Aura River, vast cultivated fields spread out, and on the  east side rocky hillocks dominate. Aura is old farmland, but also industries have long traditions. In Aura one may paddle in Aura River or visit the museum café of Kuuskoski Mansion.

Kaarina

Coalition Party 16, Social Democratic Party 12, Green League 6, Left Alliance 4, Centre Party 2, Christian Democrats in Finland 3, Swedish People’s Party 2

Kaarina is in the hemiboreal zone with a lot of leafy trees. Most of Kaarina’s area is cleared. The only lake is Littoistenjärvi. In Kaarina one can visit the ruins of the bishop’s residence Kuusisto, and Kuusisto Castle. 

The Kimito Island

The Kimito Island is the biggest island in Finland. The Archipelago National Park reaches to the south-western and southern parts of The Kimito Island. The most famous tourist attractions are the Bengtskär lighthouse and the Blåmusslan Visitor Centre in Kasnäs.

Koski Tl

Koski Tl belongs to the Loimaa clay area and the landscape is dominated by widespread cultivated fields. In the northern parts of the municipality parts of the Hevonlinna Ridge are found. The flat landscape is vitalized by the Paimio River and its many rapids. In Koski Tl one can visit the art museum of Yrjö Lippola.

Kustavi

The maritime archipelago culture leaves its mark on Kustavi. There are over 2000 islands and isles. Kustavi is connected to the mainland with the Kaitaisten Bridge, built in 1982. By its population Kustavi is the smallest municipality in Southwest Finland. The population multiplies in the summer due to almost 3000 summer cottages. In Kustavi one may visit Isokari Lighthouse.

Laitila

By its bedrock Laitila belongs to the Vakka-Suomi Rapakivi granite area. The former lake bottom of Valkojärvi is now a wide-spread cultivation area on the northwest side of Laitila’s centre. There are about 60 lakes in the area. The specialized agriculture, like egg-laying hens and vegetal cultivation, has an important employing role. Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas produces well-known drinks.

Lieto

.The cultural landscape in Lieto is marked by the quite early cleared fields by the river banks o f Aura River and Savijoki River. The landscape is also dominated by rocky hills and forests. The eastside of Littoistenjärvi Lake belongs to Lieto. 

Loimaa

Loimaa is situated where the historical provinces Southwest Finland, Satakunta and Häme meet by the Loimijoki River. The cultivated areas are regionally valuable. The agriculture is of great significance. Pig and egg-laying hens farming and cultivation of oil plants and seed grains occur in the area. 

Marttila

Marttila is farmland where the cultivated fields spread out on the Paimionjoki riversides. On the peripheral areas of the municipality forests and mires are found. The raised bog area formed by Karhunperärahka Bog, Juomakivenrahka Bog and Linturahka Bog is partly in the national conservation program for mires. In Marttila one may go on Marttilan Korpi and Huhtaanmaja’s wilderness trails.

Masku

The nourishing ground of Masku is a good for cultivation. A marine climate dominates in western parts of the municipality, and forests dominate the eastern parts. There are 62 islands, of which Livonsaari Island is almost half of Masku’s land area. The beaches formed in the rubble holes are also known as “Masku’s Riviera”. 

Mynämäki

The nature of Mynämäki is diverse. Two relatively big rivers, Mynäjoki River and Laajoki River, float through the municipality. The nature consists of rocky hills, vast mires, rubble ridges, a few lakes, vast field areas and forests.  In Mynämäki one can visit Mynälahti Bay’s water bird area. 

Naantali

Naantali is often called the Archipelago city, and its central city area is situated were the seashore and archipelago meet. Naantali is in the rare hemiboreal zone which reaches out to south-western Finland, and is also in the country’s mildest climate zone. Moomin World and Naantali Spa are among Naantali’s most well-known tourist attractions. 

Nousiainen

The landscape of Nousiainen is dominated by seedy fields and rocky hillsides. The northern parts of the municipality belong partly to a protected National Park. Finland’s first cathedra was situated in Nousiainen Church, before it was moved to Turku in the 13^th century. In Nousiainen one can visit Kuhankuono’s camping trails with services.

Oripää

Oripää is where Aura River has its source and it’s the place of bogs and springs. Myllylähde Spring, which has been called biggest spring the Nordic countries, releases 6500 m³ water every day. The Oripää moorland is of great significance as rubble-, ground water- and open air area. There is a vivid small airport at Oripää.

Parainen
Population	15 457
Assembly	Swedish People’s Party 15, Social Democratic Party 8, Coalition Party 5, Centre Party 2, Green League 2, Left Alliance 2
Land area, km2	881,80
Water area, km2	4 666,44
The landscape of Parainen varies from flourishing inner archipelago, to the middle archipelago with rocks, forests and fields to the outer archipelago with harsh cliffs and open waters. The Archipelago National Park is mainly situated on parainen’s area.   In Parainen one finds many popular marinas and Finland’s oldest light house island Utö. The Archipelago Road takes the traveller with ferryboats across the Parainen archipelago over bridges and ferries.

Paimio

The seedy fields of Paimio are centred by the many riversides and rapids.  Paimio sanatorium, a former tuberculosis sanatorium designed by Alvar Aalto is Paimio’s most well-known tourist attraction.

Pyhäranta

Pyhäranta has a long coastline with rocky coastal meadows and cliffs. The inner land consists of hilly Rapakivi granite areas. In the east corner of the municipality there is Otajärvi Lake known for its avifauna, with nature cabins and observing platforms.

Pöytyä

By the riversides of Aura River, which floats through Pöytyä, there are solid field areas. Also wide forest and mire areas occur. In Pöytyä one can find Vaskijärvi Natural Park, part of Kurjenrahka National Park and part of Kuhankuono’s camping trails. 

Raisio

Raisio is situated on land that has risen from the sea. Before, Raisio was a small community, but due to a long mill tradition and growth of commercial services, the population increased rapidly after the 1940’s. IKEA, and the biggest shopping centre in Southwest Finland, Mylly, is located in Raisio. In Raisio one can visit the Huhko Mansion. 

Rusko

Rusko is typical Finnish south-western river valley. Most of it is old seabed, and the cultivations are old. T Kuhankuono and Suokulla’s camping trails reach out to Rusko’s area. 

Salo

Salo is located by the Halikkolahti Bay and reaches far in to the mainland. By its land area, Salo is the biggest municipality in Southwest Finland with 30 districts and 413 villages. There are a lot of services in Salo, among others Wiurila golf and three marinas in Särkisalo in summertime. 

Sauvo

Centre Party 10, Coalition Party 4, Social Democratic Party 3, Green League 1, True Finns 1, Christian Democrats in Finland 1

Sauvo is surrounded by sea from three sides. Sauvonjoki River floats through the municipality. In Ahtela campsite, owned by Turku, camps for up to 2000 youths are arranged.

Somero

Centre Party 16, Coalition Party 7, Social Democratic Party 6, Left Alliance 1, Green League 1

The landscape of Somero varies from rubble ridged fields to forested dells to Paimiojoki River’s water landscapes.  In Somero one can visit Hiidenlinna Castle, which is the only castle planned and built by one man in the 20^th century. 

Turku

Coalition Party 19, Social Democratic Party 14, Green League 10, Left Alliance 19, Swedish People’s Party 4, Centre Party 4, True Finns 2, Christian Democrats in Finland 1, The Bluewhites 1

The city area is former archipelago which has risen from the sea. Seven hills surround Aura river valley in the city centre. The biggest islands are Kakskerta, Satava, Hirvensalo and Ruissalo. Turku was the capital of Finland until 1812. Turku has four institutions foer higher education: University of Turku, Åbo Academy University, Turku University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences. Turku harbour is crucial for Turku’s logistics. One of the most popular tourist attractions is Turku Castle.

Uusikaupunki

Social Democratic Party 15, Coalition Party 10, Centre Party 8, True Finns 4, Left Alliance 3, Christian Democrats in Finland 1, Communist Party of Finland 1, The Change2011 1

In Uusikaupunki one has the possibility to move from harsh outer archipelago to the coastline and further to the countryside. The Treaty of Nystad was concluded in Uusikaupunki in 1721 between Sweden and Russia. That meant the end of the Swedish imperial era. The only automobile factory in Finland, Valmet Automotive Oy, is located in Uusikaupunki. Also a great automobile museum is found in the city.

Vehmaa

Centre Party 8, Social Democratic Party 4, Coalition Party 3, True Finns 1, Left Alliance 1, Constituency Association 1

Vehmaa is located on coastal area, but there are relatively little coastline. The bifurcated Vehmaansalmi Strait goes a far way in to the mainland. In Vehmaa one can visit the Nuhjala mansion in 18^th century rococo-style.