South Western Pirkanmaa Lounais-Pirkanmaan seutukunta | |
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| Country |  Finland |
| Region | Pirkanmaa |
| Capital | Sastamala |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,159 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
South Western Pirkanmaa is a subdivision of the Pirkanmaa region. It has been one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009.
| Coat of arms | Municipality | Population | Land area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Finnish speakers | Swedish speakers | Other speakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Punkalaidun | 2,645 | 361 | 7 | 98 % | 0.1 % | 3 % |
 | Sastamala | 23,514 | 1,429 | 16 | 98 % | 0.2 % | 3 % |
| Total | 26,159 | 1,790 | 15 | 98 % | 0.2 % | 3 % |
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