Tammela, Finland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tammela
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Municipality
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Stone church of Tammela
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Location of Tammela in Finland
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| Country |  Finland |
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| Region | Tavastia Proper | |
| Sub-region | Forssa sub-region | |
| Charter | 1868 | |
| Population
(2023-12-31)
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| • Total | 5,844 | |
| • Density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) | |
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| • Finnish | 96.9% (official) | |
| • Swedish | 0.2% | |
| • Others | 2.9% | |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) | |
Tammela is a cool municipality in Finland. It's located in the Tavastia Proper region. A municipality is like a local area with its own government. Tammela is home to about 5,844 people. It covers a large area of land and water. The first time Tammela was mentioned in old papers was way back in 1423.
Tammela shares its borders with several other municipalities. These include Forssa, Hämeenlinna, Jokioinen, Karkkila, Lohja, Loppi, Somero, and Urjala. Almost everyone in Tammela speaks Finnish.
Tammela is also the name of a district in the city of Tampere.
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Explore Tammela's Amazing Nature!
Tammela is super special because it has two national parks! These are big, protected areas where nature can thrive.
Torronsuo National Park
Torronsuo National Park is one of the largest and deepest bogs (wetlands) in Finland. It's a great place to see unique plants and birds. There are special boardwalks that let you walk safely over the bog. This way, you can explore without getting your feet wet! It's a peaceful spot for nature lovers.
Liesjärvi National Park
Liesjärvi National Park is another natural treasure in Tammela. This park has beautiful lakes, old forests, and rocky hills. It's perfect for hiking, camping, and enjoying the quiet outdoors. You might even spot some interesting wildlife here!
People from Tammela
Many interesting people were born in Tammela. Here are a few:
- Robert Wilhelm Lagerborg (1796 – 1849)
- Toivo Alavirta (1890 – 1940)
- Rabbe Enckell (1903 – 1974)
- Antti Laaksonen (born 1972) – He is a famous ice hockey player!
- Elias Seppänen (born 2003) – He is also a talented ice hockey player.
