Godby
Urban area in Åland, Finland
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Godby is a village in Finström, Åland, Finland. Located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 4, it lies about 17 km (11 mi) north of Mariehamn. With around 1,300 residents,[1][2] it is the second largest urban area in Åland after Mariehamn.[3]
Country
Finland
FinlandPostal code
22410
The village offers services such as:
- a pharmacy
- banks
- a post office
- a swimming hall
- a health center
- the upper secondary school Godby högstadieskola[4]
History
During the Finnish Civil War in 1918, the Battle of Godby took place in the village.[5] The events were also linked to the Invasion of Åland during World War I.[6]
Notable people
- Lars Eric Mattsson – guitarist and songwriter
