Pirkanmaa Pirkanmaa

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
Coat of Arms
Region FI192
Province Western Finland
Historical province Satakunda
Area14,292 km²
Population
 - Total (-)
 - Density

453,978
37.0/km²
Regional bird White wagtail
Regional fish Asp (Aspius)
Regional flora Bird cherry
Map
Map highlighting the location of the Region of Pirkanmaa


Contents

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/)

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