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. Among the Finnish regions, South Ostrobothnia is the ninth largest in terms of population. Seinäjoki is the regional centre and by far the largest city in the area.
As a cultural area, South Ostrobothnia is larger than its current regional borders and includes the region of Ostrobothnia as well.
Municipalities.
The region of South Ostrobothnia is made up of 17 municipalities, of which eight have city status (marked in bold).
Järviseutu sub-region:
Kuusiokunnat sub-region:
Seinäjoki sub-region:
Suupohja sub-region:
Culture.
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.
Regional identity is generally stronger in South Ostrobothnia than in most regions of Finland.
Politics.
Results of the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in South Ostrobothnia: