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Pälkäne, Finland

Pirkanmaa · Finland

Pälkäne is a small city in Pirkanmaa, Finland with a population of 6,203. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

6,203 Population 19/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Helsinki Timezone

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About Pälkäne

Pälkäne

Pälkäne is a municipality of Finland. It is part of the Pirkanmaa region. The municipality has a population of 6,146 and covers an area of 738.15 square kilometres (285.00 sq mi) of which 177.65 km2 (68.59 sq mi). The population density is 10.96 inhabitants per square kilometre (28.4/sq mi). Onkkaala is the administrative center of the municipality. Tampere is located 38 kilometres (24 mi) northwest of the center of Pälkäne.

People

Population6,203
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population6,203
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates61.3342°, 24.2720°
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Country🇫🇮 Finland
State / ProvincePirkanmaa
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Pälkäne

Pälkäne is a small city in Finland (Pirkanmaa) with a population of 6,203. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Helsinki.

Pälkäne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Finland avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area321.1 sq mi (831.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates61.3342°N, 24.2720°W
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Finland avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 19, 2011.

Mar 19, 2011 Finland M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Pälkäne has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 18°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Pälkäne

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pälkäneen lukio
Kostianvirran yhtenäiskoulu, Kostian koulu
Kostianvirran yhtenäiskoulu
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Radio Stations near Pälkäne

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
YLE Radio Suomi Hämeenlinna AAC+
Kerhoradio ice-hockey, sport MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pälkäne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Design Museum Iittala
Kalvolan kotiseutumuseo
Kauppilanmäen museoalue
Kimmo Pyykkö Art Museum
Kotiseutumuseo
Lepaan Puutarhamuseo
Mobilia Finnish Museum of Car and Road
Myllysaaren museo
Myttäälän kyläkoulu
Rönnvikin viinitila
Sääksmäen kotiseutumuseo
Sahalahden museomakasiini
Salinmäen ulkomuseo
Tuulimyllymuseo
Tyrvännön järvikalastusmuseo
Vehoniemen automuseo

Libraries in Pälkäne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aitoon lainausasema (kirjasto), Pälkäne0.0
Hamkin kirjasto Lepaa0.0
Kalvolan kirjasto-palvelupiste0.0
Kangasalan pääkirjasto0.0
Kangasalan tietokeskus (Toki - kirjastot)0.0
Pääkirjasto Arkki0.0
Sahalahden kirjasto0.0
Valkeakosken kaupunginkirjasto Valo0.0

Farmers Markets in Pälkäne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kangasalan tori
Koitonaukio

Hotels in Pälkäne

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aapiskukko

Restaurants in Pälkäne

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aapiskukko
JuKu sushi & wok Express

Cafes in Pälkäne

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heikin leipä
Kahvila Rantakelo
Spice-Ice
Suttisen kahvio

Monuments in Pälkäne

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laitikkalan taistelun muistomerkki

Zoos in Pälkäne

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strutsitila Syrjynen

Clinics in Pälkäne

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pälkäneen Oma Asema

Bus Stations in Pälkäne

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pälkäneen linja-autoasema

Gas Stations in Pälkäne

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC
Neste Pälkäne Aapiskukko
Neste Truck Pälkäne Aapiskukko
SEO
Teboil

Banks in Pälkäne

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aito Säästöpankki, Pälkäne
Osuuspankki

Breweries in Pälkäne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lepaan panimo

Ski Resorts Near Pälkäne

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sveitsin Hiihtokeskus 0.0 $0
Kalpalinna 0.0 $0
Lasten hiihtomaa 0.0 $0
Sappee 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pälkäne

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tampere-Pirkkala AirportTMPLarge Airport
Halli AirportKEVMedium Airport
Forssa AirfieldSmall Airport
Hyvinkää AirfieldHYVSmall Airport
Mänttä - Sassi AirfieldSmall Airport
Räyskälä AirfieldSmall Airport
Turenki Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pälkäne

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pälkäne church ruin
Pälkäneen katukappeli
Pälkäneen kirkko

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Helsinki

🇫🇮 About Finland

Capital Helsinki
Population 5,518,050
Area 337,030 km²
GDP (USD) $295,021,982,463
GDP per capita $52,834
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 93.5%
Urban population 74.0%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Finnish, Swedish
Calling code +358
TLD .fi
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Finland

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Uudenvuodenpäivä
Jan 6 Epiphany Loppiainen
Apr 3 Good Friday Pitkäperjantai
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pääsiäispäivä
Apr 6 Easter Monday Toinen pääsiäispäivä
May 1 May Day Vappu
May 14 Ascension Day Helatorstai
May 24 Pentecost Helluntaipäivä
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Juhannusaatto
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Juhannuspäivä
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Pyhäinpäivä
Dec 6 Independence Day Itsenäisyyspäivä
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jouluaatto
Dec 25 Christmas Day Joulupäivä
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tapaninpäivä

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pälkäne

What is the population of Pälkäne?

Pälkäne has a population of 6,203 residents and is located in Finland. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 321.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pälkäne?

Pälkäne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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