Uskela

Uskela
Former municipality
Uskelan kunta
Uskela Church.
Uskela Church.
Coat of arms of Uskela
Location of Uskela in Finland
Location of Uskela in Finland
Coordinates: 60°22′31″N 23°7′50″E / 60.37528°N 23.13056°E / 60.37528; 23.13056
CountryFinland
ProvinceTurku and Pori Province
RegionFinland Proper
Established13th century
Merged into Salo1967
Area
 • Land124.4 km2 (48.0 sq mi)
Population
 (1966-12-31)
 • Total3,105


Uskela is a former municipality of Finland.

It was merged into Salo in 1967. Many municipalities surrounding Uskela were split from it. In 1967 Uskela and part of Halikko were merged to the rapidly growing Salo which needed more area.

It bordered Salo, Halikko, Kuusjoki, Pertteli, Muurla and Perniö.