Kruununhaka
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Kruununhaka
Kronohagen | |
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![]() Katariinankatu street at Christmas time in Kruununhaka | |
![]() Position of Kruununhaka within Helsinki | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Uusimaa |
Sub-region | Greater Helsinki |
Municipality | Helsinki |
District | Southern |
Subdivision regions | none |
Area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
Population (2003) | 6,763 |
• Density | 11,860/km2 (30,700/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 00170 |
Subdivision number | 01 |
Neighbouring subdivisions | Kluuvi Katajanokka Kaartinkaupunki Kallio Siltasaari Sörnäinen |
Kruununhaka (Finnish: [ˈkruːnunˌhɑkɑ]; Swedish: Kronohagen) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Kruununhaka became the area next to the harbour and the center, when Helsinki was moved from the earlier location in the mid-1660s. From the very beginning, the residents included city and state officials.
Many buildings of the University of Helsinki are also situated in Kruununhaka. The area has become known for its vintage shops.
Notable people[]
- Kirka Babitzin, singer
- Harri Holkeri, politician
- Magnus Lindberg, composer
- Johannes Virolainen, politician
- Bror-Erik Wallenius, sports commentator
- Valtteri Bottas, racing driver
Gallery[]
Pohjoisranta waterfront in Kruununhaka as seen from nearby Katajanokka
Mariankatu street in December 2021
See also[]
External links[]
Media related to Kruununhaka at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 60°10′20″N 024°57′23″E / 60.17222°N 24.95639°E
Categories:
- Kruununhaka
- Vironniemi district
- Western Finland Province geography stubs