Bromarv

Bromarv (Finland Swedish: [ˈbroːmɑrv, ˈbruː-];^[2] Finnish: Bromarv) is a village and former municipality of Finland. The municipality was consolidated to Tenala and Hanko in 1977. Since January 1, 2009 the village has been part of Raseborg. Bromarv was located in the province of Uusimaa and is part of the modern-day Uusimaa region. The port town of Hanko is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Bromarv.

CountryFinland

Founded1865

TimezoneUTC+2 (EET)

Postal code

10570

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Village (former municipality)
Bromarv kommun Bromarvin kunta
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Coordinates: 59°59′30″N 23°02′00″E
Country	Finland
Region	Uusimaa
Founded	1865
Consolidated	1977
Area [1]
• Total	197.00 km2 (76.06 sq mi)
Population  (1973);[1]
• Total	1,574
• Density	7.990/km2 (20.69/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	10570
Climate	Dfb
Website	http://www.bromarv.fi

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Area of Bromarv is classified as an archipelago-like mainland^[3] and the central village sits on a narrow isthmus.^[4] Other villages include Rilax and Vättlax. Villages of Täktom and Santala on Hanko Peninsula were also part of the municipality.

The town was bilingual, with the majority being Swedish speakers (91,7%).

It is noted for its archipelago, part of which is the Raseborgs västra skärgård.

The municipality is home to the historical Riilahti Manor and the Battle of Gangut War Memorials.^[5]