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Island facts

Country
Exact population
1428
Exact surface dimensions
246km²
Interconnection
Local grid
Secretariat engagement

Nagu is an archipelago located in the southwest of Finland. It consists of two main islands, Storlandet and Lillandet, but has many smaller islands as well, in a total area of 1698 km2, of which 246,8 km2 is land area. It has a population of 1336 individuals (2019), with a significant increase during the summer months being a popular holiday resort - not least for boaters. The two official languages are Swedish (majority) and Finnish (minority). Nagu is populated all year round and has multiple services, including restaurants, supermarkets, health stations, libraries, etc. However, most of its livelihood comes from tourism.

The island is connected to the mainland by a ferry, which can be boarded by car, bus, bicycle, or foot. The ride to Pargas takes about 10 minutes, and thereafter, the mainland city of Turku can be easily accessed by car or bus. The operating ferries have been upgraded to electric hybrids, each equipped with a battery pack, which can also run on diesel if needed.

The citizens' vision is to see Nagu self-sufficient and carbon dioxide neutral using its local energy resources. They want Nagu to become a sustainable living place with more local production, more children, an enhanced circular economy, and more bridges within the archipelago.

Documents

CETA_FINAL_VERSION_04082022.pdf