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Roihuvuori (Swedish: Kasberget, or Roihis and Roihikka, literal translation Blaze Mountain) is a quarter, part of Herttoniemi neighbourhood in Helsinki, Finland. The population of Roihuvuori is approximately 8,000 and its area is 1.47 km2. There is a church, two schools, shops and restaurants in Roihuvuori. There is also a water tower, Japanese style garden, playground Tuhkimo and Kirsikkapuisto where a Hanami festival is held.
Roihuvuori
Kasberget | |
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 Position of Roihuvuori within Helsinki | |
| Country |  Finland |
| Region | Uusimaa |
| Sub-region | Greater Helsinki |
| Municipality | Helsinki |
| District | Southeastern |
| Subdivision regions | none |
| Area | 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | 7,488 |
| • Density | 5,094/km2 (13,190/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 00800, 00810, 00811, 00820 |
| Subdivision number | 432 |
| Neighbouring subdivisions | Herttoniemenranta Itäkeskus Länsi-Herttoniemi Marjaniemi Roihupelto Tammisalo |
Each street in Roihuvuori was named after fairy tales, with the exception being Roihuvuori's main street (Roihuvuorentie). For example, Lumikintie is "Snow White Street" and Tuhkimotie is "Cinderella Street".
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Japanese style garden -
An alder forest at Strömsinlahti, Roihuvuori -
The Roihuvuori water tower
60°12′N 25°04′E / 60.200°N 25.067°E
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