Liminka

Liminka () is a municipality in the Northern Ostrobothnia region, in the province of Oulu, in Finland. Liminka is located about south of Oulu.
The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . The neighbouring municipalities are Kempele, Lumijoki, Muhos, Oulunsalo, Siikajoki, Siikalatva, Tyrnävä, Vaala and Ala-Temmes.
History.
Liminka was founded in 1477.
According to folklore, the name Liminka comes from the fictional giant, "Limmi".
The Liminganlahti Bay is a famous bird paradise.