Kruununhaka
Kruununhaka (Swedish: Kronohagen) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Kruununhaka
Kronohagen | |
|---|---|
 Position of Kruununhaka within Helsinki | |
| Country |  Finland |
| 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 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
Gallery
Pohjoisranta waterfront in Kruununhaka as seen from nearby Katajanokka
External links
Media related to Kruununhaka at Wikimedia Commons
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