Tampere Population 2026

Tampere has a population of 260,646, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Pirkanmaa. Roughly 4.6% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 2.5× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tampere (capital Helsinki shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

260,646

Rank in Finland

Coordinates

61.50°N, 23.79°E

~114 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

160 km

99 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pirkanmaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Nokia	36,486	#32
Kangasala	34,315	#34
Ylöjärvi	33,731	#35
Lempäälä	25,036	#41
Sastamala	24,495	#43
Pirkkala	21,204	#49
Valkeakoski	20,859	#53
Vammala	16,635	#71

Cities near Tampere

Pirkkala21,204 people · ~9 km away
Ylöjärvi33,731 people · ~12 km away
Nokia36,486 people · ~16 km away
Kangasala34,315 people · ~16 km away
Lempäälä25,036 people · ~20 km away
Valkeakoski20,859 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tampere?

Tampere has a population of 260,646 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Tampere in?

Tampere is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland.

Is Tampere the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 160 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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