Siikalatva

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SIIKALATVA

Region : Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Former province : until 2009 Oulu
Additions : 2009 Kestilä, Piipola, Pulkkila, Rantsila

Official blazon

Sinisellä kilvellä aaltokoroinen tyviö ja neljä lentävää joutsenta palkittain; kaikki hopeaa.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on January 1, 2009

The four swans refer to the rich nature in the municipality, as well as to the four old municipalities heading for a common future. The base refers to the many lakes and waterways in the municipalities. The colours are those of the historical region of Ostrobothnia.