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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.[1] Hermanni is part of Vallila district.
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.[2]
Helsinki Prison is located on the district. It opened in 1881 and is the only prison operating in Helsinki proper.
Politics
Results of the 2011 Finnish parliamentary election in Hermanni:
- Green League 19.8%
- Left Alliance 19.8%
- Social Democratic Party 19.3%
- National Coalition Party 16.9%
- True Finns 12.7%
- Centre Party 3.3%
- Swedish People's Party 3.3%
- Christian Democrats 1.9%
References
- ^ http://www.hel.fi/hel2/tietokeskus/julkaisut/pdf/13_04_30_Hki_alueittain2012_Tikkanen.pdf Information about districts of Helsinki. Vallila district and its subareas on pages 90–91.
- ^ Home | Teurastamo
60°12′N 24°59′E / 60.200°N 24.983°E
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