Askola

The Askola parish was part of Porvoo until 1639, when it became a chapel parish, and finally became independent in 1896. The Askola church was completed in 1799.

The coat of arms of the municipality seeks influence from the history of the parish; the millstone is reminiscent of the Askolas's many mills and famous breads, while the roses of the coat of arms refer to Finnish author Johannes Linnankoski, who was born and influenced in Askola, whose most famous work was The Song of the Blood-Red Flower.

Askola has four primary schools, and two secondary schools, as well as one vocational school. Both secondary schools also receive students from the neighboring municipality of Pukkila, which does not have its own post-primary school education.

The Askola's library operates in six locations: the church village, Monninkylä and four schools of the municipality.

Public health care is provided at the Askola Health Center.

There are two Sale grocery stores in the municipality: one in the church village and the other in Monninkylä. In 2021, locals said they wanted a third grocery store from a competing chain, such as Kesko or Lidl.