Pälkäne
- 📍 Location: Pirkanmaa region,
Tampere sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,146 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 560.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pälkäne?
The population of Pälkäne was 6,146 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.2% since 2020.
Which region is Pälkäne in?
Pälkäne is in the Pirkanmaa region, Tampere sub-region.
Is Pälkäne a city?
No, Pälkäne is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Pälkäne?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 4.1% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Pälkäne?
Pälkäne had 942 business establishments in 2024, including 44 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Pälkäne?
The land area is 560.7 km² and the population density 11.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Pälkäne live in built-up areas?
56.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).