Hermanni (Helsinki)

Hermanni ([ˈhermɑnːi]; Swedish: Hermanstad, Finland Swedish: [ˈhermɑnˌstɑːd]) is a neighbourhood in Central major district of Helsinki, Finland. As of 2012, Hermanni has 5,124 inhabitants living in an area of 1.05 km2. Hermanni is part of Vallila district.

Hermanni
Hermanstad
Helsinki Subdivision
The restaurant area Teurastamo in Hermanni
Position of Hermanni within Helsinki
Country Finland
RegionUusimaa
Sub-regionGreater Helsinki
MunicipalityHelsinki
DistrictCentral
Subdivision regionsis a quarter of the Vallila neighbourhood
Area
105 km2 (41 sq mi)
Population
 (1.1.2012)
5 124
Postal codes
00550, 00580
Subdivision number21
Neighbouring subdivisionsSörnäinen
Alppiharju
Arabianranta
Toukola
Kumpula

Hermanni's well-known areas include Teurastamo, known as a popular food and city culture hub, which once housed the city's historic slaughterhouse from 1933 to 1992.

Helsinki Prison is located on the district. It opened in 1881 and is the only prison operating in Helsinki proper.

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