Roihuvuori (Swedish: Kasberget, or Roihis and Roihika, literal translation Blaze Mountain) is a quarter, part of Herttoniemi neighbourhood in Helsinki, Finland. The population of Roihuvuori is approximately 8,000 and its area is 1.47 km². There is a church, two schools, shops and restaurants in Roihuvuori. There is also a water tower, Japanese style garden, playground Tuhkimo and Kirsikkapuisto where a Hanami festival is held.
Roihuvuori
Kasberget | |
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Helsinki Subdivision | |
![]() Position of Roihuvuori within Helsinki | |
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Region | Uusimaa |
Sub-region | Greater Helsinki |
Municipality | Helsinki |
District | Southeastern |
Subdivision regions | none |
Area | 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
Population (2006) | 7,488 |
• Density | 5,094/km2 (13,190/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 00800, 00810, 00811, 00820 |
Subdivision number | 432 |
Neighbouring subdivisions | Herttoniemenranta Itäkeskus Länsi-Herttoniemi Marjaniemi Roihupelto Tammisalo |
Each street in Roihuvuori was named after fairy tales, with the exception being Roihuvuori's main street (Roihuvuorentie). For example, Lumikintie is "Snow White Street" and Tuhkimotie is "Cinderella Street".
The official major districts of Helsinki and their subdivision in neighbourhoods (and quarters) | ||
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Southern Eteläinen Södra |
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Western Läntinen Västra |
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Central Keskinen Mellersta |
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Northern Pohjoinen Norra |
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Northeastern Koillinen Nordöstra |
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Southeastern Kaakkoinen Sydöstra |
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Eastern Itäinen Östra |
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Östersundom Östersundomin Östersundoms |
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