Myyrmäki (; ; ) is a
district and major region of the municipality of
Vantaa,
Finland
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. 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 safety situation in Myyrmäki has deteriorated over the years and it is currently classified as the most dangerous district of Vantaa.
The area is served by the
Myyrmäki and
Louhela stations on the I and P lines of the
Helsinki commuter rail
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The sys ...
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") host
Vantaa Art Museumthe Myyrmäki library, and arenas, such as
Energia Areena,
Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion are located in the district.
See also
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Myyrmäki Church
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Myyrmanni
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Pähkinärinne
References
External links
Districts of Vantaa
Major regions of Vantaa
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