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Coordinates: 60°50′N 24°15′E / 60.833°N 24.250°E / 60.833; 24.250
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Tavastia Proper
Kanta-Hämeen maakunta
Egentliga Tavastlands landskap
Region
Coat of arms of Tavastia Proper
Coat of arms
Tavastia Proper on a map of Finland
Tavastia Proper on a map of Finland
CountryFinland
Historical provinceTavastia
Area
 • Total
5,706.39 km2 (2,203.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
175,481
 • Density31/km2 (80/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeFI-06
NUTS184
Regional birdOsprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Regional fishCarp bream (Abramis brama)
Regional flowerPasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens)
Websitehameenliitto.fi

Tavastia Proper (Template:Lang-fi; Template:Lang-sv) is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Päijänne Tavastia, and Uusimaa.

Hämeenlinna is the largest urban area in the region. There are two other municipalities that have township status: Riihimäki and Forssa.

Historical provinces

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

Municipalities

Main article: Municipalities of Tavastia Proper

There are 11 municipalities in Tavastia Proper. Towns and cities are marked in bold.

Heraldry

Tavastia Proper uses the arms of the old historical province Tavastia.

  • Castle of Häme from the 14th century, Hämeenlinna
    Castle of Häme from the 14th century, Hämeenlinna
  • Birthplace of composer Jean Sibelius, Hämeenlinna
    Birthplace of composer Jean Sibelius, Hämeenlinna
  • Church of the Holy Cross in Hattula; the oldest church in whole Tavastia
    Church of the Holy Cross in Hattula; the oldest church in whole Tavastia
  • Hakoinen Hill Fort in Janakkala
    Hakoinen Hill Fort in Janakkala
  • A traditional timber house in Tammela
    A traditional timber house in Tammela
  • The medieval Hauho Church
    The medieval Hauho Church
  • A railway passage for museum use has been preserved in Jokioinen
    A railway passage for museum use has been preserved in Jokioinen
  • Hämeenlinna market square with the City Hall in the foreground
    Hämeenlinna market square with the City Hall in the foreground
  • Alvettula Museum Bridge, Hauho
    Alvettula Museum Bridge, Hauho
  • Turenki Railway Station, one of four remaining original station buildings at Finland's first railway
    Turenki Railway Station, one of four remaining original station buildings at Finland's first railway
  • Old spinning mill buildings in Forssa, an old industry town
    Old spinning mill buildings in Forssa, an old industry town
  • Riihimäki Railway Station; Riihimäki is an important crossing point for railways and the northernmost place in Helsinki metropolitan area
    Riihimäki Railway Station; Riihimäki is an important crossing point for railways and the northernmost place in Helsinki metropolitan area
  • The national romantic view tower in Aulanko park
    The national romantic view tower in Aulanko park
  • A view towards Lake Aulangonjärvi from the Aulanko tower
    A view towards Lake Aulangonjärvi from the Aulanko tower
  • Renko Church
    Renko Church
  • Rural landscape in Jokioinen
    Rural landscape in Jokioinen
  • Hakoinen Manor in Janakkala; there are plenty of manors in southern Tavastia
    Hakoinen Manor in Janakkala; there are plenty of manors in southern Tavastia
  • Lake Katuma in Hämeenlinna
    Lake Katuma in Hämeenlinna
  • Lammi Church from the inside
    Lammi Church from the inside
  • Lake Pyhäjärvi, Tammela
    Lake Pyhäjärvi, Tammela
  • Forssa Church
    Forssa Church
  • A baroque warehouse in Jokioinen
    A baroque warehouse in Jokioinen
  • Hausjärvi Church
    Hausjärvi Church
  • The postmodern railway station in Humppila
    The postmodern railway station in Humppila
  • Old church in Loppi; a rare example of small Finnish 17th century wooden churches
    Old church in Loppi; a rare example of small Finnish 17th century wooden churches
  • An idyll in Riihimäki Old Town
    An idyll in Riihimäki Old Town
  • A view from Hämeen Härkätie, Häme Oxen Road, an old road from Hämeenlinna to former capital Turku dating back to the 9th century
    A view from Hämeen Härkätie, Häme Oxen Road, an old road from Hämeenlinna to former capital Turku dating back to the 9th century
  • Moorland in Torronsuo National Park, Tammela
    Moorland in Torronsuo National Park, Tammela
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