Tampere is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Pirkanmaa. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Tampere is approximately 260,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of approximately 423,000. It is the 3rd most populous municipality in Finland, and the second most populous urban area in the country after the Helsinki metropolitan area.
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Founded | 1779
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Government:Mayor | Lauri Lyly
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Area:City | 689.59 km (266.25 sq mi)
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Area:Land | 525.03 km (202.72 sq mi)
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Area:Water | 164.56 km (63.54 sq mi)
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Area:Urban | 258.52 km (99.82 sq mi)
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Population:City | 235,615
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Population:Rank | 3rd largest in Finland
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Population:Density | 448.76/km (1,162.3/sq mi)
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Population:Urban | 334,112
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Population:Urban density | 1,211.0/km (3,136/sq mi)
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Population:Metro | 376,445
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