Parkano
- 📍 Location: Pirkanmaa region,
Luoteis-Pirkanmaa sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 6,011 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 852.9 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parkano?
The population of Parkano was 6,011 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.4% since 2020.
Which region is Parkano in?
Parkano is in the Pirkanmaa region, Luoteis-Pirkanmaa sub-region.
Is Parkano a city?
Yes, Parkano has city status.
What are the official languages of Parkano?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 3.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Parkano?
Parkano had 975 business establishments in 2024, including 57 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Parkano?
The land area is 852.9 km² and the population density 7.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Parkano live in built-up areas?
68.7% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).