# Tampere

> city in the region of Pirkanmaa in Finland

**Wikidata**: [Q40840](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40840)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampere)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tampere

## Summary

Tampere is a place in Finland.[1] It was established on October 1, 1779.[2][3] The official language is Finnish.[4][5]

## Summary
Tampere is a city and municipality in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland, serving as the region's capital. Founded on October 1, 1779, by King Gustav III of Sweden, it is situated between the lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, with the Tammerkoski rapids flowing through its center. With a population of 255,333 as of February 29, 2024, it is a major urban center in the country.

## Key Facts
- **Foundation:** Founded on October 1, 1779, by Gustav III of Sweden.
- **Location:** City in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland; located between Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi lakes, bordering the Tammerkoski rapids.
- **Area:** Total area of 689.59 km² (2023), consisting of 524.89 km² of land and 164.7 km² of water.
- **Population:** 255,333 (preliminary figure as of February 29, 2024).
- **Government:** Municipality of Finland; legislative body is the Tampere City Council.
- **Head of Government:** Mayor Ilmari Nurminen (term started 2025).
- **Timezone:** UTC+02:00 (standard) / UTC+03:00 (daylight saving).
- **Coordinates:** 61.49805555555555°N, 23.76°E.
- **Official Languages:** Finnish (Tampereen kaupunki), Swedish (Tammerfors stad).
- **Postal Codes:** 33100–33900.
- **Municipality Number:** 837.
- **UN/LOCODE:** FITMP.
- **Website:** https://www.tampere.fi/

## FAQs
**Q: What is the current population of Tampere?**
A: As of February 29, 2024, the preliminary population of Tampere was 255,333, showing a steady increase from 193,174 recorded at the end of 1999.

**Q: Who founded Tampere and when?**
A: Tampere was founded by King Gustav III of Sweden on October 1, 1779.

**Q: What is the geographical setting of Tampere?**
A: The city is located in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland, situated between Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi, with the Tammerkoski rapids running through it. It shares borders with Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Ruovesi, and Ylöjärvi.

**Q: Who is the current mayor of Tampere?**
A: Ilmari Nurminen serves as the current mayor, having started his term in 2025. Previous mayors include Anna-Kaisa Ikonen, Lauri Lyly, and Kalervo Kummola.

**Q: What are the twin cities of Tampere?**
A: Tampere has numerous twin cities, including Kyiv (since 1954), Łódź (1958), Linz (1961), Essen (1961), Chemnitz (1961), Trondheim (1964), Kaunas (1997), and Guangzhou (2008), among others.

## Why It Matters
Tampere is a pivotal urban hub in Finland, serving as the capital of the Pirkanmaa region. Its strategic location between two major lakes and the Tammerkoski rapids historically fueled its industrial growth. Today, with a population exceeding a quarter-million, it is a center for culture, administration, and commerce. The city maintains a robust international presence through a vast network of twin city relationships dating back to the 1950s and owns significant infrastructure, including sports stadiums, an ice stadium, and the Särkänniemi amusement park.

## Notable For
- Being the most populous inland city in the Nordic countries (a common distinction for Tampere, implied by size/location, but specifically noted in source as a "big city" and "urban area").
- Serving as the regional capital of Pirkanmaa.
- Extensive international cooperation, with twin city partnerships spanning from 1954 (Kyiv) to 2008 (Guangzhou).
- Ownership of major public and cultural venues such as the Tampere Hall, Tampere Deck Arena, and Särkänniemi.
- A consistent population growth trajectory over the last three decades.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Tampere is a municipality and city located in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. It is classified as a "big city" and "urban area." The city's total area covers 689.59 square kilometers, with 524.89 km² of land and 164.7 km² of water, as of January 1, 2023. It is situated at coordinates 61.49805555555555°N, 23.76°E. The city is unique for its location between the lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, connected by the Tammerkoski rapids, which is also the site of a power plant. Tampere borders seven other municipalities: Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Ruovesi, and Ylöjärvi.

The city's legal form is a "municipality of Finland," and it operates within the UTC+02:00 standard timezone, shifting to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time. The associated electoral district is Pirkanmaa.

### Governance and Political Leadership
The legislative body of Tampere is the Tampere City Council. The office of the head of government is the mayor. The city's political leadership has seen the following mayors in recent years:
- **Anna-Kaisa Ikonen:** Served from 2013 to 2017 and again from 2021 to 2023.
- **Lauri Lyly:** Served from 2017 to 2021.
- **Kalervo Kummola:** Served from 2023 to 2025.
- **Ilmari Nurminen:** The current mayor, with his term starting in 2025.

### Historical Context
The city was officially founded on October 1, 1779, by King Gustav III of Sweden. It was historically part of the Häme Province (until December 31, 1993) and later the Tampere sub-region (1994–2013). Since January 1, 2014, it has been administratively located in the Pirkanmaa region. The city's history is also documented in sources like the "history of Tampere" and it has been described by various encyclopedias, including Brockhaus and Efron, Granat, and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia.

### Demographics
Tampere has experienced continuous population growth. Key population figures include:
- **1999:** 193,174
- **2005:** 204,337
- **2010:** 213,217
- **2015:** 225,118
- **2020 (approx.):** Data shows a rise to 228,274 by the end of 2016 and 231,853 (estimation) by the end of 2017.
- **2023:** 255,050 (as of December 31).
- **2024:** 255,333 (preliminary figure as of February 29).

The city's population growth has been described as the "biggest in nearly 70 years" in recent reports.

### Economy and Infrastructure
The city owns and operates several key infrastructural and cultural assets. These include:
- **Sports and Entertainment:** Tampere Ice Stadium, Tampere Stadium, Tammelan Stadion, Tampere Deck Arena, and the Särkänniemi amusement park.
- **Education and Culture:** Aleksanteri School and Tampere Hall.
- **Natural Resources:** Tahmela Spring.

The city's financial identifiers include a Finnish business ID (0211675-2), an EU VAT number (FI02116752), and an EU participant identification code (998829080). It also maintains an open data portal at data.tampere.fi.

### International Relations
Tampere maintains a vast network of twin city relationships, managed through its central administration's international affairs. These relationships include:
- **Europe:** Norrköping (1956), Łódź (1958), Kyiv (1954), Linz (1961), Essen (1961), Chemnitz (1961), Miskolc (1963), Trondheim (1964), Kópavogsbær (1964), Odense (1966), Syracuse (1981), Brașov (1981), Olomouc (1986), Tartu (1992), and Kaunas (1997). It also has ties to Klaksvík and León.
- **Africa:** Mwanza.
- **Asia:** Guangzhou (2008).

### Digital Presence and Media
Tampere maintains an active digital footprint. The official website (tampere.fi) is available in Finnish and English. The city is present on social media platforms:
- **Social Media:** Twitter (@Tamperekaupunki), Instagram (tamperekaupunki), Facebook (tampereenkaupunki), LinkedIn (city-of-tampere), Bluesky, and YouTube (tampereenkaupunki).
- **Community:** The subreddit r/Tampere is also known as "Manse."
- **Open Data:** The city runs an open data portal at data.tampere.fi.

### Identifiers and Classifications
The entity is cataloged under numerous international identifiers and classification systems, including:
- **Wikidata:** Q40840
- **GeoNames:** 634964
- **ISNI:** 0000000404722510
- **VIAF:** 125476363
- **Library of Congress:** n79041987
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France:** 119463437
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 66b5ccd3-44a5-4335-9b62-d8824ce66672
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names:** 7009960

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