Hirvensalo Explained

Hirvensalo is an island in the Archipelago Sea, belonging to the city of Turku, Finland. It is divided into 14 districts, the largest ones being Moikoinen, Kukola and Haarla. Most of the island's economic activity is concentrated in the suburb of Moikoinen, which has a school, shops, a Lutheran church, and a post office. The island's total population is approximately 9,000 .^{[1] [2]}

Hirvensalo was formerly part of the municipality of Maaria, until it was annexed to the city of Turku in 1944.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• Districts of Turku
• Districts of Turku by population

Notes and References

1. News: Hjelt . Yrjö . Turun Hirvensaloon 15 000 uutta asukasta ja kaksi uutta siltaa . 4 August 2020 . Yle . 8 November 2017.
2. Web site: Hirvensalo: Saaristoelämää lähellä keskustaa . Aktia . 4 August 2020 . 27 August 2015.
3. News: Lahoniitty . Armas . Kaupunginjohtaja Armas Lahoniityn aliokirjoitus: Turku laajenee vähitellen merelle päin . 4 August 2020 . Turun Sanomat . 24 November 2004.
4. News: Nostalginen Turku: Kalastajakylä kaupungissa . 4 August 2020 . Aamuset . 27 March 2016.