Tampere
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Tampere
Country: Finland

Tampere by the Numbers:

Population: 201,145
Elevation: 302 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 23.3 inches
Average January Temperature: 18 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 64 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: IT, Mobile Communications, textiles, paper, lumber, leather, refined metals
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, round two-pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT+2
Country Dialing Code: 358
Area Code: 3

Did You Know?

Until the late 1800's, Tampere's homes and buildings were made primarily of wood and fire was a great danger to the city's residents. Tampere's sole fire protection at that time were specially trained fire guards who patrolled the streets at night.

Orientation:

Tampere is located in southwestern Finland and lies 180 kilometres ( 110 miles ) north of Helsinki.