Kruununhaka (Finnish: [ˈkruːnunˌhɑkɑ]; Swedish: Kronohagen) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Kruununhaka
Kronohagen | |
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 Katariinankatu street at Christmas time 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 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 peopleEdit
- Kirka Babitzin, singer
- Harri Holkeri, politician
- Magnus Lindberg, composer
- Johannes Virolainen, politician
- Bror-Erik Wallenius, sports commentator
- Valtteri Bottas, racing driver
GalleryEdit
Pohjoisranta waterfront in Kruununhaka as seen from nearby Katajanokka
Katariinankatu street in April 2022
Snellmaninkatu street in June 2022
See alsoEdit
External linksEdit
Media related to Kruununhaka at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 60°10′20″N 024°57′23″E / 60.17222°N 24.95639°E
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