Helsinki sub-region
Sub-region in Uusimaa, Finland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helsinki sub-region is a subdivision of Uusimaa in Finland. It is the most populous sub-region in Finland with about 1.64 million inhabitants. The sub-regions[1] are used for statistical purposes.[2] Statistics Finland uses the term Helsinki sub-region as SK011 Helsinki.[3] The Lohja sub-region was merged with the Helsinki sub-region in 2009.[4]
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Helsinki sub-region
Helsingin seutukunta SK011 Helsinki | |
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Country | Finland |
Region | Uusimaa |
Capital | Helsinki |
Area | |
• Land | 5,123 km2 (1,978 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,643,429 |
• Density | 321/km2 (830/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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The Helsinki sub-region differs from the Helsinki metropolitan area (Greater Helsinki), which does not include the municipalities of Karkkila, Lohja and Siuntio. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1.58 million.
The smaller Helsinki capital region is the area comprising Espoo, Helsinki, Kauniainen and Vantaa. It has a population of about 1.25 million.