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Coordinates: 61°15′N 25°50′E / 61.250°N 25.833°E / 61.250; 25.833
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61°15′N 25°50′E / 61.250°N 25.833°E / 61.250; 25.833

Päijät-Häme
Päijänne-Tavastland
Päijänne Tavastia
Region
Region of Päijät-Häme
Päijät-Hämeen maakunta (Finnish)
Landskapet Päijänne-Tavastland (Swedish)
Flag of Päijät-Häme
Flag
Coat of arms of Päijät-Häme
Coat of arms
Päijänne Tavastia on a map of Finland
Päijänne Tavastia on a map of Finland
CountryFinland
Historical provinceTavastia
CapitalLahti
Area
 • Total6,256.66 km2 (2,415.71 sq mi)
 • Land5,126.11 km2 (1,979.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total199,604
 • Density32/km2 (83/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeFI-16
NUTS185
Regional birdWhite-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos)
Regional fishCarp bream (Abramis brama)
Regional flowerCornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Regional lakeLake Päijänne
Websitepaijat-hame.fi

Päijät-Häme[1] (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈpæi̯j(ː)æt̪ˌhæme̞(ʔ)]) is a region in Southern Finland south of the lake Päijänne. It borders the regions of Uusimaa, Tavastia Proper (Kanta-Häme), Pirkanmaa, Central Finland, South Savo and Kymenlaakso. The biggest city in the region is Lahti.[2]

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture, see Tavastia (historical province).

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Päijänne Tavastia
A map of Päijänne Tavastia in 1996.

There are 10 municipalities in Päijänne Tavastia. Cities and towns are marked in bold.

Until 2021, Iitti was part of the Kymenlaakso region before it became part of Päijät-Häme.[7]

Heraldry

Blazon: Azure, a mermaid and in dexter chief a cuckoo close Or. In laymen's terms: The coat of arms sports a depiction of the ancient water goddess Vellamo as a mermaid, with a cuckoo.[8][9]

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in Päijänne Tavastia:

See also

  • Medieval church in Hollola
    Medieval church in Hollola
  • A view of Lahti centre
    A view of Lahti centre
  • Lake Päijänne in Sysmä
    Lake Päijänne in Sysmä
  • Heinola town centre
    Heinola town centre
  • Lahti Market Place with the City Hall by Eliel Saarinen in the background
    Lahti Market Place with the City Hall by Eliel Saarinen in the background
  • Harbour in Vääksy, Asikkala
    Harbour in Vääksy, Asikkala
  • Virenoja Rapids and ruins of an old mill, Orimattila
    Virenoja Rapids and ruins of an old mill, Orimattila
  • Hartola Church
    Hartola Church
  • The radio masts in Lahti, symbols for the city
    The radio masts in Lahti, symbols for the city
  • Vääksy Canal, Asikkala
    Vääksy Canal, Asikkala
  • Rural landscape in Orimattila
    Rural landscape in Orimattila
  • Nastola Church
    Nastola Church
  • Rural landscape in Kärkölä
    Rural landscape in Kärkölä
  • The Tähtiniemi Bridge in Heinola
    The Tähtiniemi Bridge in Heinola
  • The celebrated Sibelius Hall is the heart of Lahti's cultural life
    The celebrated Sibelius Hall is the heart of Lahti's cultural life
  • Ski jumping hills in Lahti; also an venue for Ski Jumping WC
    Ski jumping hills in Lahti; also an venue for Ski Jumping WC
  • A rock cleft in Hollola
    A rock cleft in Hollola
  • The Gothic Revival church in Kärkölä
    The Gothic Revival church in Kärkölä
  • Lake Vesijärvi in Asikkala
    Lake Vesijärvi in Asikkala
  • A windmill in Hartola
    A windmill in Hartola
  • A typical traditional Tavastian village view, Orimattila
    A typical traditional Tavastian village view, Orimattila
  • National romantic municipal house in Hollola
    National romantic municipal house in Hollola
  • Architecture in Lahti
    Architecture in Lahti
  • Pyhäniemi Manor, Hollola
    Pyhäniemi Manor, Hollola
  • An old mill at River Vääksynjoki, Asikkala
    An old mill at River Vääksynjoki, Asikkala
  • Kymi Ring, a motor racing circuit in Kausala, Iitti
    Kymi Ring, a motor racing circuit in Kausala, Iitti

References

  1. ^ "Luokitus: Maakunnat 2022 | Tilastokeskus".
  2. ^ "EURES - Labour market information - Päijät-Häme - European Commission". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  3. ^ "Artjärvi ja Orimattila yhteen 2011". Yle (in Finnish). 22 March 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  4. ^ Tuomisto, Emmi (30 December 2016). "Hämeenkosken hyvä henki kukoistaa kuntaliitoksen jälkeenkin". Etelä-Suomen Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  5. ^ Räty, Nina (26 June 1996). "Heinolat yhdistyvät sittenkin - ja vauhdilla KHO kumosi lääninoikeuden päätöksen tasa-arvopykälien rikkomisesta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Helsinki: Sanoma Media Finland Oy. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  6. ^ Uuskallio, Vili (29 December 2016). ""Lahden ja Nastolan liitoksesta seurannut jotain hyvääkin"". Etelä-Suomen Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  7. ^ Korhonen, Antti-Jussi (31 December 2020). "Iitti vaihtaa maakuntaa huomenna – kaikkiaan viisi kuntaa vaihtaa maakuntaa". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  8. ^ Päijät-Häme – Kuntaliitto (in Finnish)
  9. ^ Maakuntatunnukset – Päijät-Hämeen liitto (in Finnish)
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