thumb|Illustration in [[Finland framstäldt i teckningar edited by Zacharias Topelius and published 1845-1852.]]

Isokyrö (; ) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Ostrobothnia region, from Vaasa. The municipality has a population of ()

Geography

There are of cultivated fields.

Isonkyrö's neighboring municipalities are Ilmajoki, Kauhava, Laihia, Seinäjoki, Vaasa and Vörå.

Localities:

  • Tuurala

Notable people

  • Matti Haapoja (1845–1895), serial killer
  • Kustaa Killinen (1849–1922), schoolteacher, writer and politician
  • Matti Pohto (1817–1857), bookbinder and book collector
  • Eino S. Repo (1919–2002), journalist and politician
  • Ilmari Turja (1901–1998), journalist, playwright and lawyer
  • Marjo Yli-Kiikka (born 1978), sports shooter

See also

  • Levänluhta
  • Isokyrö railway station
  • Tervajoki railway station
  • Battle of Napue

References

  • Municipality of Isokyrö – Official website