Lemland

Evidence of early human activity in Åland dates back to around 5000 BC, with the early seasonal settlement developing into a permanent settlement later.^[4] During the Viking era (8th to 11th century CE), the islands assumed strategic importance.^[5] Aland came under the Swedish influence in the 13th century.^[4] The Lemland Church, a significant historical landmark, was built in stages, with its oldest parts dating prior to 15th century. Though the current structure is dated to 15th century, the original structure built in the 13th century had paintings in the ceilings and wooden sculptures dated added in the 14th century. It is dedicated to Bridget of Sweden.^[6][7] During the Finnish War in 1808, the Swedish king Gustav IV Adolf had his headquarters in the Lemland parsonage.^[8] As per Håkan Skogsjö, the ancestry of the permanently residing population of Lemland and owners of farmsteads could be traced back to the 18th century.^[9][10]

Lemland is a municipality located in the autonomous region of Åland.^[11][12] The municipality spans an area of approximately 965.3 km² (372.7 sq mi) of which 852.23 km² (329.05 sq mi) is covered by water.^[1][13] The Lemström Canal, carved in 1882, connects the sea inlet east of Mariehamn, the capital of Åland and Lumparn. There is a bridge over the canal.^[14]

The municipality has a population of 2,139 (31 December 2025)^[2][17] Males and females constituted almost equal proportion of the population, with 526 individuals under the age of 17 years. Almost the entire population is classified as rural. Swedish language is spoken by majority (90.6%) of the population. About 81.9% of the population identified as Finnish citizens.^[11]