Kanta-Häme (Egentliga Tavastland)
- 🏛️ Administrative centre: Hämeenlinna
- 🌍 Region: southern Finland,
inland - 📍 Location: borders:
Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa and Päijät-Häme - 📐 Area: 5,200 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 168,957 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: rolling lake, ridge and farmland scenery
- 🗣️ Official language: Finnish
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🌧️ Climate: humid continental (Dfb)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kanta-Häme?
The population of Kanta-Häme was 168,957 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -0.9% since 2020.
What is the largest city in Kanta-Häme?
The largest municipality is Hämeenlinna with 68,614 residents (Dec 31, 2025), followed by Riihimäki (28,555) and Forssa (16,307).
How many municipalities are there in Kanta-Häme?
Kanta-Häme has 11 municipalities (as of Jan 1, 2026), 3 of which have city status: Hämeenlinna, Riihimäki, Forssa.
What is the administrative centre of Kanta-Häme?
The regional centre is Hämeenlinna.
How many businesses are there in Kanta-Häme?
Kanta-Häme had 17,308 business establishments in 2024 (Statistics Finland), including 1,170 retail outlets.
How large is Kanta-Häme?
The land area is 5,200 km² and the population density 32.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).