Pirkanmaa - Definition and Overview

The Pirkanmaa (in English The Tampere Region) is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions of Satakunta, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Finland.

Pirkanmaan maakunta Birkalands landskap Region FI192 Province Western Finland Historical province Satakunda Area 14,292 km² Population  - Total (-)  - Density 453,978 37.0/km² Regional bird White wagtail Regional fish Asp (Aspius) Regional flora Bird cherry

Map highlighting the location of the Region of Pirkanmaa

Historical Provinces

For History, Geography and Culture see: Tavastia

Regional Council

Main article: Pirkanmaa Regional Council

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Pirkanmaa

Pirkanmaa includes 33 municipalities of which 11 have township status.

Alphabetical list of municipalities in Pirkanmaa:

Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Pirkanmaa

External links

• Pirkanmaa (http://www.pirkanmaa.fi/english/)