South Ostrobothnia


South Ostrobothnia is one of the 19 regions of Finland. It borders the regions of Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, Pirkanmaa, and Satakunta.
Seinäjoki is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area.

Historical provinces

Municipalities

The region of South Ostrobothnia is made up of 17 municipalities, of which eight have city status.
Järviseutu sub-region:
Kuusiokunnat sub-region:
Seinäjoki sub-region:
Suupohja sub-region:
Some people have made this region better known to the world. For example, The Dudesons and the traditional Finnish sweater Jussishirt are something people would remember when asked about South Ostrobothnia.
One of the biggest rock festivals in Finland, Provinssirock and world's oldest tango festival Tangomarkkinat are both held in Seinäjoki.

Politics

Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in South Ostrobothnia: