Anjalankoski is a lively and developing town in Southern Finland with 17,301 inhabitants (2006 estimate). About 4/5 of the people live in the vicinity of the Kymi River. The most densely populated communities are Myllykoski and Inkeroinen. In addition, here is plenty of countryside.
The town's major industry is forestry along the Kymi Riverside. The paper factories Stora Enso Oyj and Myllykoski Paper Oy are the main employers together with the town itself.
Anjalankoski offers plenty of cultural and sport activities, including a football team, MyPa. The Anjala Manor Museum and surroundings is an interesting cultural site.
As of 2009, six municipalities - Kouvola, Kuusankoski, Elimäki, Anjalankoski, Valkeala and Jaala - will be merged, forming the new municipality of Kouvola with a population of over 80,000. It will be the 10th largest city in Finland.
