Satakunta (historical province)

Satakunta
Historical province
Coat of arms
Historical province of Satakunta in blue (borders of the modern regions in yellow)
Country Finland
 Sweden (before 1809)
RegionsMajor parts of:
Satakunta (region)
Pirkanmaa
Minor parts of:
South Ostrobothnia
Southwest Finland
Central Finland

Satakunta (Swedish: Satakunda) is a historical province of Finland consisting of the regions of Satakunta and a majority of Pirkanmaa, as well as consisting of the municipalities of Soini and Ähtäri of South Ostrobothnia, Keuruu and Multia of Central Finland, as well as Loimaa and Oripää of Southwest Finland. The historical province is bordered by the historical provinces of Tavastia, Ostrobothnia and Finland Proper. The total area of the historical province is about 24,300 km2 (9,388/sq mi).


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