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Helsinki

City in Uusimaa, Finland

Overview

Helsinki is a city in Finland.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Finland

Region

Uusimaa

Population

686,595

Time Zone

Europe/Helsinki

Coordinates

60.17°, 24.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

100

Monthly Cost

2,447

Local Cost

1620

Local Income

3100

Cashless

English

Temperature

6.3°C

Summer Avg

16.1°C

Winter Avg

-2.3°C

Record High

27.9°C

Record Low

-26.7°C

Humidity

86%

Precipitation

712 mm

Internet Speed

65 Mbps

Upload

62 Mbps

Latency

15 ms

City Vibrancy

584

Coworking

Cafes

250

Nightlife

195

Parks

135

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

HEL

Distance

17 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

282 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Aadolfinrinne Aadolfinrinne is a quiet residential area with mainly apartment buildings and terraced housing. Most people here commute to other parts of the city for work and shopping.Aallonhalkoja Aallonhalkoja is a small, mostly residential area located in eastern Helsinki. The neighborhood has new apartment buildings and easy access to public transport.A.I. Virtasen aukio A.I. Virtasen aukio is a central plaza near the University of Helsinki's science campus. It mainly is a pedestrian zone for students and researchers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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