Western Helsinki
Helsinki reflects its districts.
Demographic information about the area
How many people live here?
Age group: 0-6
- Western Helsinki
- 7431 (6.64 %)
- Whole city
- 44722 (6.81 %)
Age group: 7-15
- Western Helsinki
- 8949 (8.00 %)
- Whole city
- 54887 (8.36 %)
Age group: 16-29
- Western Helsinki
- 22031 (19.68 %)
- Whole city
- 126508 (19.26 %)
Age group: 30-44
- Western Helsinki
- 27935 (24.96 %)
- Whole city
- 163810 (24.94 %)
Age group: 45-64
- Western Helsinki
- 25100 (22.42 %)
- Whole city
- 152687 (23.24 %)
Age group: 65-74
- Western Helsinki
- 11111 (9.93 %)
- Whole city
- 63660 (9.69 %)
Age group: 75+
- Western Helsinki
- 9372 (8.37 %)
- Whole city
- 50646 (7.71 %)
What stage of life are the residents in?
What languages are spoken?
Finnish | 81.02 % |
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Other/unknown | 6.82 % |
Swedish | 6.16 % |
Russian | 2.5 % |
Somali | 1.94 % |
Estonian | 1.57 % |
Five discoveries from the area
- Malminkartano peak is the highest point in Helsinki.
- The Tali oak is the thickest tree in Helsinki.
- There are postmodern pastel houses in Pikku-Huopalahti.
- The western major district has the most train stations in Helsinki.
- Haaga rhododendron park is more familiarly called Rodopuisto.
Culture and leisure tips
Culture and leisure services in the entire Helsinki area
- 800 Sports facilities
- 150 Outdoor exercise areas
- 70 Different spaces for young people
- 37 Libraries
- 5 Cultural centres
- 1 Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Culture and leisure visits in the entire Helsinki area
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Residents’ wishes for winter
- More signs for ski trails
- Clearer rules on the nature trails for the snowy period.
- Real-time monitoring of the ski tracks’ winter condition
City plans on this area
The city prepares policies, programmes and plans to ensure that the city’s services are implemented equally in different parts of Helsinki. In this way, the city responds to the changing needs of its residents.
Found 22 plans
Outdoor gym at Etelä-Haaga sports park

Renovation of the Meilahti sports park maintenance building and changing room

Increasing the sense of solidarity among children and young people (The City of Helsinki Welfare Plan 2022–2025)

Parenting support for families with children (The City of Helsinki Welfare Plan 2022–2025)

Promoting equally accessible hobbies for the elderly, designed on their terms (The City of Helsinki Welfare Plan 2022–2025)

Poutamäki dog park

Keskuspuisto dog park

Improvement of the Mätäjoki flying squirrel connection, especially at Kartanonkaari

Improving the winter swimming opportunities in Munkkiniemi (winter swimming open to all)

Bicycle parking at Munkkiniemi beach

New surface for the Meilahti baseball field

Outdoor gym under the Kalasatama metro bridge

Renovation of the outdoor gym in Käpylä sports park

Renovation of the LP Trumpetti skate site

Renovation of Meilahti disc golf site’s forest course

Outdoor gym at Kylänevan koulu school in Etelä-Haaga

Physical activity is promoted as part of every school and early childhood education day (The City of Helsinki Welfare Plan 2022–2025)

Healthy lifestyles are strengthened through young people’s wellness café activities (The City of Helsinki Welfare Plan 2022–2025)

Strengthening the IT skills of the elderly (The City of Helsinki Welfare Plan 2022–2025)

Piianpuisto outdoor equipment and placemaking

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