Päijänne Tavastia or, officially, Päijät-Häme^[1] (Finnish: Päijät-Häme; Swedish: Päijänne-Tavastland) is a region in Southern Finland south of the lake Päijänne. It borders the regions of Uusimaa, Tavastia Proper (Kanta-Häme), Pirkanmaa, Central Finland, South Savo and Kymenlaakso. The biggest city in the region is Lahti.^[2]

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture see: Tavastia

Municipalities

There are 9 municipalities in Päijänne Tavastia. Cities and towns are marked in bold.

Heraldry

Blazon: Azure, a mermaid and in dexter chief a cuckoo close Or.

In laymen's terms: The coat of arms sports a depiction of the ancient water goddess Vellamo as a mermaid, with a cuckoo.

Politic

Blazon: Azure, a mermaid and in dexter chief a cuckoo close Or.

In laymen's terms: The coat of arms sports a depiction of the ancient water goddess Vellamo as a mermaid, with a cuckoo.

PoliticsIn laymen's terms: The coat of arms sports a depiction of the ancient water goddess Vellamo as a mermaid, with a cuckoo.

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in Päijänne Tavastia:

• Social Democratic Party 23.28%
• Finns Party 22.10%
• National Coa

  Medieval church in Hollola