Akaa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Akaa
Ackas
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Municipality
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Akaa medieval stone sacristy
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Location of Akaa in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Pirkanmaa | |
| Sub-region | Southern Pirkanmaa | |
| Established | 2007 | |
| Seat | Toijala | |
| Area
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| • Total | 314.38 km2 (121.38 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 293.26 km2 (113.23 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 21.24 km2 (8.20 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 236th largest in Finland | |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,405 | |
| • Rank | 68th largest in Finland | |
| • Density | 55.94/km2 (144.9/sq mi) | |
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| • Finnish | 96.8% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.2% | |
| • Others | 3% | |
| Population by age | ||
| • 0 to 14 | 16.5% | |
| • 15 to 64 | 59.3% | |
| • 65 or older | 24.2% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
| Website | www.akaa.fi | |
Akaa (called Ackas in Swedish) is a cool town and municipality in a region of Finland called Pirkanmaa. It was formed on January 1, 2007, when two towns, Toijala and Viiala, joined together. Later, in 2011, another area called Kylmäkoski also became part of Akaa.
As of 31 December 2023, Akaa has about 16,405 people living there. The total area of Akaa is about 314.38 square kilometres (121.38 sq mi). A small part of this area, about 21.24 km2 (8.20 sq mi), is water. This means there are about 55.94 inhabitants per square kilometre (144.9/sq mi) people living in each square kilometer.
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Where is Akaa Located?
Akaa is surrounded by other municipalities like Hämeenlinna, Lempäälä, Urjala, Valkeakoski, and Vesilahti. The big city of Tampere, which is the capital of the Pirkanmaa region, is only about 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of Akaa.
Akaa, along with the towns of Toijala and Viiala, is located right by Vanajavesi lake. This lake is a very important waterway in the southern parts of the Pirkanmaa region.
Who Lives in Akaa?
In 2020, about 16.5% of the people in Akaa were under 15 years old. Most people, about 59.3%, were between 15 and 64 years old. About 24.2% of the population was over 65. The average age in Akaa was 44.6 years.
Most people in Akaa speak Finnish (about 97.4%). A very small number speak Swedish (0.2%), and about 2.4% speak other languages.
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Akaa has changed over the years.
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Main Areas in Akaa
In 2019, most of Akaa's population, about 14,323 people, lived in urban areas (places with more buildings and people). Only about 1,995 people lived in more spread-out, rural areas. This means Akaa is mostly an urban place, with about 87.8% of its people living in towns or villages.
The main urban areas in Akaa are:
- Toijala central locality - This is the biggest area with about 8,365 people.
- Viiala parish village - This area has about 5,087 people.
- Kylmäkoski parish village - About 661 people live here.
- Sotkia - This is the smallest urban area with about 210 people.
Famous People from Akaa
- Arvo Ylppö (1887–1992) - He was a famous Finnish pediatrician, which is a doctor who specializes in treating children.
Akaa's Friends Around the World
Akaa has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called twin towns or sister cities. They often share ideas and culture.
Akaa is twinned with:
Sande, Norway
Hallsberg Municipality, Sweden
Tapa, Estonia
See also
In Spanish: Akaa para niños
