Parkano

Finland
Parkano, Finland
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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.

  • Population6,092
  • Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
-6°21°
50mm2.0in
F
-6°20°
40mm1.6in
M
-3°27°
40mm1.6in
A
37°
40mm1.6in
M
10°49°
55mm2.1in
J
14°58°
85mm3.3in
J
17°62°
100mm3.8in
A
15°60°
80mm3.2in
S
10°50°
60mm2.4in
O
39°
65mm2.6in
N
32°
60mm2.4in
D
-4°26°
60mm2.3in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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