Myyrmäki
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Myyrmäki Myrbacka |
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 Location on the map of Vantaa, with the district in red and the major region in light brown |
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| Coordinates: 60°16′00″N 24°51′00″E / 60.26667°N 24.85000°ECoordinates: 60°16′00″N 24°51′00″E / 60.26667°N 24.85000°E | |
| Country |
 Finland |
| City |
 Vantaa
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| Major region | Myyrmäki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| • Major region | 35.4 km2 (13.7 sq mi) |
| Population (1.1.2014) | |
| • Total | 15,658 |
| • Density | 5,800/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| • Major region | 52,267 |
| • Major region density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| Postal Code(s) | 01600, 01601 |
| Website | www |
Myyrmäki (Swedish: Myrbacka), literally meaning "Bog Hill", is a district and major region of the municipality of Vantaa, Finland. The district has an area of 2.7 square kilometres (1.0 sq mi) and a population of about 15,500, 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 area is served by Myyrmäki railway station on the I and P lines of the Helsinki commuter rail network. Just to the south-east is Malminkartanonhuippu, an artificial hill which is the highest point in Helsinki.
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. Additionally, Myyrmäkitalo (literally "Myyrmäki house") hosts Vantaa Art Museum the Myyrmäki library, and arenas, such as Energia Areena and ISS Stadion, are located in the district.
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