Helsinki sub-region

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 are used for statistical purposes. Statistics Finland uses the term Helsinki sub-region as SK011 Helsinki. The Lohja sub-region was merged with the Helsinki sub-region in 2009.

Helsinki sub-region
Helsingin seutukunta
SK011 Helsinki
Sub-region
Country Finland
RegionUusimaa
CapitalHelsinki
Area
  Land5,123 km2 (1,978 sq mi)
Population
  Total1,643,429
  Density321/km2 (830/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

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.

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