Espoo, Municipality in Uusimaa, Finland
Located west of Helsinki, Espoo extends across 528 square kilometers, including suburban areas, forests, lakes, and five distinct city centers along the Gulf of Finland.
Founded in 1458 as a Catholic parish, Espoo developed from early settlements dating back 8,000 years and received city status in 1972.
The municipality maintains its bilingual heritage with Finnish and Swedish as official languages, reflecting the historical influence of both linguistic communities.
The city provides extensive public transportation networks connecting to Helsinki, while maintaining numerous technology companies, educational institutions, and research centers.
Instead of developing around one central core, Espoo consists of multiple urban centers, each maintaining its individual character within the greater metropolitan area.
Location: Uusimaa
Inception: 1458
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
Part of: Helsinki metropolitan area, Helsinki capital region
Shares border with: Kirkkonummi, Vihti, Nurmijärvi, Vantaa, Helsinki, Kauniainen
Website: https://espoo.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.20556,24.65556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:24
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