Parkano
A tiny Finnish town in Pirkanmaa, Parkano sits at the junction of two major highways and the Tampere–Seinäjoki railway line, with the Viinikanjoki river running through it — a draw for recreational fishing. The town is known for its machinery, metal, and wood industries, and a steel water tower painted in pine-tree colours marks the skyline. A central core offers cafés and restaurants, and the surrounding area hosts cultural, nature, and sporting events.
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- Population6,092
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Parkano: quick answers
Where is Parkano?
Parkano is in Finland, about 70 km44 miles in a straight line from Tampere.
How do you get to Parkano?
The nearest airport is Kauhajoki (KHJ), about 59 min away by road. The nearest train station is Parkano, about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Parkano?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -6°C20°F. The wettest month is July, with about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Parkano?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 3 restaurants, 4 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.