Pirkanmaa (Birkaland)
- 🏛️ Administrative centre: Tampere
- 🌍 Region: western Finland,
inland lake district - 📍 Location: borders:
Satakunta, Southwest Finland, Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme, Central Finland and South Ostrobothnia - 📐 Area: 13,249 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 548,910 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: lakes, eskers and forested hills; lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi
- 🗣️ 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 Pirkanmaa?
The population of Pirkanmaa was 548,910 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +5.0% since 2020.
What is the largest city in Pirkanmaa?
The largest municipality is Tampere with 263,337 residents (Dec 31, 2025), followed by Nokia (36,571) and Kangasala (34,379).
How many municipalities are there in Pirkanmaa?
Pirkanmaa has 23 municipalities (as of Jan 1, 2026), 12 of which have city status: Tampere, Nokia, Kangasala, Ylöjärvi, Sastamala, Valkeakoski, Akaa, Mänttä-Vilppula, Orivesi, Ikaalinen, Virrat, Parkano.
What is the administrative centre of Pirkanmaa?
The regional centre is Tampere.
How many businesses are there in Pirkanmaa?
Pirkanmaa had 54,499 business establishments in 2024 (Statistics Finland), including 3,479 retail outlets.
How large is Pirkanmaa?
The land area is 13,249 km² and the population density 41.4 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).