Culture and recreation Administration and finance 2013 Tampere’s most significant develop- Municipal tax rate 2014 ment programmes and projects Tampere Senior Tampere info Tampere has a vibrant cultural life. In addition to a number In 2007, Tampere became the first municipality in Finland to National TampereSenior – The ageing society as an opportunity – 19.75% 17 Coalition The City of Tampere engages in development work in sev- of large theatres, Finland’s theatre capital is also home to a adopt the mayoral model. The Mayor acts as the City Man- +1 The Swedish eral development and co-operation projects. Their themes is a programme to create a foundation for new functions colourful group of smaller theatre groups. The city is known ager as well as the Chair of the City Board. Tampere also has People’s are related to the development of the urban structure and and activities focused on senior citizens. The programme for its events and festivals that cater to diverse audiences four deputy mayors. Services are produced using the pur- Annual margin Party environment, vitality and competitiveness, the city’s opera- increases knowledge and awareness of the challenges and including fans of music, film and comics. Tampere is also chaser-provider model. The city council is comprised of 10 opportunities presented by the ageing of society, and finds Social tions and well-being services. an active sporting city. Several recreational woodlands and council factions that have a total of 67 councillors. 67 MEUR City council 12 Democrat- new ways to ensure a satisfied and happy life for senior citi- the Kauppi Sports Park provide excellent opportunities for ic Party Five-star city centre zens. Service structures will be renewed to increase custom- sporting activities close to nature, and there is also a wide Annual margin er focus and support living at home. range of opportunities for indoor sports. For tourists, Tam- EUR/resident Under the programme, a comprehensive land-use and traf- http://www.tampere.fi/tampereinfo/projektit/hyvinvointipalve- pere is a vibrant and pleasant destination that offers events Rental income 3% 2% Other income Green fic concept will be created to establish a foundation for the Subsidies and grants 10 League of lut/tamperesenior.html and activities all year round. 3% 305 long-term and consistent development of the city centre. Fees and charges 5% Finland The project implements the city strategy’s goals, such as the development of a coherent and compact city structure and Oma Tesoma (Own Tesoma) Sales proceeds 11% the creation of a vibrant city centre atmosphere. The project aims to create a new kind of well-being and at- Visitors 2013 8 True Finns Revenue 54% Tax revenue Mayor www.tampere.fi/tampereinfo/projektit/kaupunkiymparisto/kes- tractiveness in the Tesoma residential and service area. The Misc. income 1% project involves the development of the suburb’s housing Museums and art centres 26 approx. 800,000 kustahanke.html 1,542.0 Anna-Kaisa Ikonen supply, service provision, recreational and educational ser- Financial income 2% Left Alliance Theatres 23 approx. 500,000 MEUR 7 Rantaväylä tunnel development project vices, as well as employment opportunities in partnership Deputy mayors Main Library Metso 971,200 Tampereen Rantaväylä (Highway 12) will be developed by residents and other parties. Tampere Hall, events and visitors 681 272,092 State grants http://www.tampere.fi/tampereinfo/projektit/kaupunkiymparis- 2014 19% Mikko Aaltonen Democrats building a 2.3-kilometre road tunnel. Directing traffic to the 4 for work tunnel will allow the use of the lakeside land for construc- to/omatesoma.html. Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, 86 68,753 Services promoting health and and equality performances and total atten- functional ability and tion and the creation of an entirely new neighbourhood dance 0% Financial expenses services for senior citizens known as Ranta-Tampella. INKA programme Other expenses 0% 6% Depreciation and reductions in value 4 Centre Tampere is one of the cities given a leading role in the Inno- Särkänniemi Adventure Park 583,000 Leena Kostiainen Party http://www.tampere.fi/liikennejakadut/projektit/rantavaylan- Rental costs 2% Tampere Film Festival 25,321 Child and youth services tunneli.html vative Cities programme (INKA) coordinated by the Ministry Subsidies 8% Christian of Employment and the Economy. The programme’s key Tampere Theatre Festival 93,991 Olli-Poika Parviainen 2 Democrats Tampere light rail themes in Tampere are smart cities, industrial regeneration Education, competence and of Finland Tammerfest approx. 70,000 Materials and supplies 6% 43% In the future, a modern tram system utilising the street net- and future health care. The aim of the programme is to cre- economic development services, ate new business activity and competitive companies based Tammerkosken sillalla festival 60,000 Expenditure Personnel and services promoting culture work, as well as city buses and a local train network, will expenses and quality of life 1 Pro Tampere on high-level expertise. Hotels, number and total nights 24 874,716 1,541.9 form the backbone of public transport in the Tampere Cen- MEUR Pekka Salmi tral Region. http://www.tem.fi/inka Hakametsä Ice Stadium 626,159 Commu- Finance and business Purchased services 35% City planning and 1 nist Party http://www.tampere.fi/liikennejakadut/projektit/kaupunkiraiti- infrastructure services of Finland otie.html activities group www.visittampere.fi P.O. Box 487, FI-33101 Tampere CITY OF TAMPERE PUBLICATIONS www.tampere.fi/tilastot STATISTICS 2014 Population changes Foreign nationals 2013 2013 Largest employers (2012) Traffic Location Population 2013 Births 2,473 Total 9,122 Economy and employment Education Deaths 1,850 Russian 1,028 City of Tampere 14,576 Tampere is Finland’s third-larg- Population In-migration 15,721 Estonian 957 The City of Tampere has a strong industrial heritage. The Tampere is a popular student city and the second largest in Tampere’s central location and good transport links fa- est city and the largest inland Out-migration 13,355 Afghan 488 traditionally important sectors include the metal and textile Tampere University Hospital 4,677 Finland in terms of the total number of students. Combined, cilitate convenient access both within the city and to city in the Nordic countries. Immigration 1,330 Chinese 480 industries. Red brick factory buildings characterise the city the city’s two universities, university of applied sciences and other parts of Finland. Every day, some 170 trains stop Ylöjärvi 220,446 University of Tampere 2,049 Tampere is a popular place Net migration 2,366 Iraqi 467 centre to this day. Today, Tampere’s strengths are ICT, engi- the Police University College are home to a multi-disciplinary at Tampere railway station, and the annual number of Total change 3,025 to live particularly due to its Indian 444 neering and health technology, and the creative industries. community of science, research and education comprised passengers is 3.4 million. More than 3,700 people com- Tampere Orivesi Population Tampere University of Technology 1,904 location and high-quality ser- growth of over 40,000 higher education students and thousands mute between Tampere and the capital region. The inter- vices. The city is experiencing Population growth 1900–2030 Nokia Corporation (2011) 1,446 of instructors and researchers. Tampere has a high level of national Tampere-Pirkkala Airport was used by 466,671 Kangasala strong growth and attracting a + 3,025 15 % Industry 18,178 education, with nearly 75% of the adult population having air passengers in 2013. The total number of passengers Nokia Tampere Pirkkala Pirkanmaan Osuuskauppa (2011) large number of new residents 400,000 Other 25,420 21 % 1,310 completed at least upper secondary education. in port traffic was 80,812. every year. Tampere is a signif- Lempäälä Tampere Central Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy 1,125 icant student city, and young Region population 300,000 Number of students 2013 Vesilahti adults represent a substantial 6 % Metso Minerals 1,023 proportion of the population. 369,525 200,000 Region Central Tampere Construction 7,024 University of Tampere 15,365 Situated on the isthmus between Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi, Tampere is surrounded by beautiful lake and 100,000 Tampere University of Technology 9,911 Modes of urban transport (2012) Public ad- Employment 16% Workplace self-sufficiency ridge scenery. The city was founded in 1779 by Gustav III, ministration, 2011 2011 Trade, transportation and Tampere University of Applied Sciences 9,581 the King of Sweden-Finland. At the time, Tampere had an 1900 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 education, social warehousing 18,870 area of just 3.2 square kilometres and a population of 200. and health care 123.1% Tampere Vocational College Tredu 8,353 Population by age and gender services Total labour force 2012 33,274 Police University College 588 Housing 90– 111,936 Walking Land area 525.0 km2 28 % 4 % Upper secondary schools (12 in total) 6,630 85–89 The majority of the residents of Tampere live in blocks of Hotel and restaurant sector 4,535 Unemployment rate Water area 164.6 km2 80–84 7 % 2013 25 % 75–79 flats. Nearly half own their homes. More than half of the Information and communications 8,515 Population density 419.9/km² 70–74 3 % homes are 1–2 room flats. The average household size in Finance, insurance and real estate 3,050 Lakes and ponds nearly 200 65–69 15.6% Population education level 2012 60–64 2012 was 1.8 people, but nearly half of all Tampere res- Public transport Precipitation 582 mm 55–59 idents live alone. A third of the families are families with To Tampere Primary or lower Upper secondary Tertiary 50–54 children, with the average number of children being 1.7.