Myyrmäki Explained

Myyrmäki
Native Name:Myrbacka
Native Name Lang:sv
Settlement Type:City district
Population Total:15658
Population Blank1:52267
Area Total Km2:2.7
Area Blank1 Km2:35.4
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Blank1 Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Major region
Area Blank1 Title:Major region
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:1.1.2014
Timezone1:GMT +2
Postal Code:01600, 01601
Postal Code Type:Postal Code(s)
Coordinates:60.2667°N 24.85°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1: Finland
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2: Vantaa
Subdivision Type3:Major region
Subdivision Name3:Myyrmäki

Myyrmäki (Swedish: Myrbacka), literally meaning "Bog Hill", is a district and major region of the municipality of Vantaa, Finland. The district has an area of and a population of about 17,000, making it the most populous district in Vantaa. It is home to Myyrmanni, a large shopping complex.

The Myyrmäki major region consists of 11 districts with a total population of 52,267 (as of 1.1.2014), making it the most populous major region in Vantaa.

The area is served by the Myyrmäki and Louhela stations on the I and P lines of the Helsinki commuter rail network. Just to the south-east is Malminkartanonhuippu, an artificial hill which is the highest point in Helsinki.

Facilities and services

Due to its size, Myyrmäki serves as a hub for public services in western Vantaa. It is home to several shopping centers, the largest of which is Myyrmanni. The Metropolia University of Applied Sciences has a campus in Myyrmäki which focuses on sustainable technology and business. Additionally, Myyrmäkitalo (literally "Myyrmäki house") hosts Vantaa Art Museum the Myyrmäki library, and arenas, such as Energia Areena, Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion are located in the district.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 20 August 2014 . Vantaan väestö 2013/2014 . City of Vantaa, Tietopalveluyksikkö . PDF . Vantaa . 33 . 978-952-443-480-5 . 21 May 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150202134059/http://www.vantaa.fi/instancedata/prime_product_julkaisu/vantaa/embeds/vantaawwwstructure/102017_Vaestoraportti_2014.pdf . 2 February 2015 .