Turenki Explained

Turenki (in Finnish pronounced as /ˈtureŋki/) is a population center in the municipality of Janakkala, Finland, with a population of some 7,500 people.^[1] It has been said that Turenki is translated from Turinge, Thuring or Turängi. It is among the largest population centers of Janakkala, along with Tervakoski. Turenki is located about southeast of the city of Hämeenlinna.

History

On 12 March 1940, the most destructive train accident in Finnish history happened in Turenki, where 39 people died and 69 got injured.^[2]

Locations

Turenki contains the oldest railway station in Finland, built in the year 1862 as part of the Helsinki–Hämeenlinna Railway. It is also home to a factory owned by Valio Ltd., which produces mostly dairy products.^[3]

Notable individuals

• Marko Nousiainen, fulltime twitch streamer
• Anssi Pesonen, ice hockey player
• Eino Kalpala, alpine skier
• Ellen Jokikunnas, model and television host
• Esko Helle, politician
• Janne Virtanen, athlete
• Jaryd Nousiainen
• Jarkko Kortesoja
• Kustaa Paturi, poet
• Laiska Leppone, rap musician
• Lyyli Aalto, Member of Parliament
• Tauno Marttinen, composer
• Veikko Lahti, athlete
• Tomi Hiukkamäki, musician
• Elektrus Erektus, performance artist

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Turenki. 2021-01-13. Janakkala. fi.
2. Web site: 15 evakkolasta kuoli, ja kuljettajasta jäi jäljelle vain rintaan palanut taskukello – sotasensuuri salasi Suomen tuhoisimmat junaturmat. Leponiemi. Timo. 3 March 2021. Yle. 12 March 2023. fi.
3. Web site: Valio Oy, Turengin tehdas. 2021-01-13. Janakkala. fi.