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Sastamala

Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe

About Sastamala

Sastamala sits on the route: 25 minutes from Äetsä, 46km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.

Sastamala is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 24,495, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sastamala sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sastamala to your route.

About Sastamala

Sastamala (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈsɑstɑˌmɑlɑ]) is a town in Finland, located in the Pirkanmaa region. Sastamala lies on both sides of River Kokemäenjoki in the southwest corner of Pirkanmaa. The population of Sastamala is approximately 23,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 26,000. It is the

Read more 44th most populous municipality in Finland. Sastamala has an area of 1,531.75 square kilometres (591.41 sq mi) of which 96.14 km2 (37.12 sq mi) is water, making it the largest municipality in the Pirkanmaa region in terms of area. The population density is 16.33 inhabitants per square kilometre (42.3/sq mi). The municipality is officially unilingual in Finnish. Sastamala was created in 2009 when the municipalities of Vammala, Äetsä and Mouhijärvi were merged into a single town. Later, in 2013, Kiikoinen also joined Sastamala. Today, its neighbouring municipalities are Huittinen, Hämeenkyrö, Ikaalinen, Kankaanpää, Kokemäki, Lavia, Nokia, Punkalaidun, Ulvila, Urjala and Vesilahti. The city of Tampere is 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Sastamala. The administrative centre of Sastamala is Vammala, which had a population of about 10,000 in the 2011 census. Two highways pass through Sastamala: Highway 11 between Pori and Nokia, and Highway 12 between Rauma and Kouvola.

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Where is Sastamala located?

Sastamala is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.3494 latitude, 22.9093 longitude.

What is the population of Sastamala?

Sastamala has a population of approximately 24,495 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
24,495
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Pirkanmaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
61.3494, 22.9093

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Sastamala

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Pyynikki Observation Tower

Stone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Sastamala

  • 46 kmPyynikki Observation TowerStone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sastamala.

Vammala

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 16,635

Äetsä

🇫🇮 Finland

12 km away

Mouhijärvi

🇫🇮 Finland

18 km away

Kiikoinen

🇫🇮 Finland

21 km awayPop. 1,248

Huittinen

🇫🇮 Finland

22 km awayPop. 9,618

Suodenniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

24 km awayPop. 1,274

Punkalaidun

🇫🇮 Finland

28 km awayPop. 2,595

Kokemäki

🇫🇮 Finland

31 km away

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