Kruununhaka
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Kruununhaka
Kronohagen | |
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 Katariinankatu street atChristmastime in Kruununhaka | |
 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(Finnish:[ˈkruːnunˌhɑkɑ];Swedish:Kronohagen) is aneighbourhoodofHelsinki,the capital ofFinland.
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 theUniversity of Helsinkiare also situated in Kruununhaka. The area has become known for its vintage shops.
Notable people[edit]
- Kirka Babitzin,singer
- Harri Holkeri,politician
- Magnus Lindberg,composer
- Johannes Virolainen,politician
- Bror-Erik Wallenius,sports commentator
- Valtteri Bottas,racing driver
Gallery[edit]
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Pohjoisrantawaterfront in Kruununhaka as seen from nearbyKatajanokka -
Katariinankatu street in April 2022 -
Snellmaninkatu street in June 2022
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External links[edit]
Media related toKruununhakaat Wikimedia Commons
Kruununhakatravel guide from Wikivoyage
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| Western Läntinen Västra | ||
| Central Keskinen Mellersta | ||
| Northern Pohjoinen Norra | ||
| Northeastern Koillinen Nordöstra | ||
| Southeastern Kaakkoinen Sydöstra | ||
| Eastern Itäinen Östra | ||
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60°10′20″N024°57′23″E/ 60.17222°N 24.95639°E
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