Kauniainen

Kauniainen spans 6 square kilometers within the greater Helsinki area, making it the smallest municipality in the Uusimaa region of Finland.

The municipality emerged from a corporation called AB Grankulla in 1906, which developed the area for residential villas before gaining independence in 1920.

The municipality maintains a bilingual status with Finnish and Swedish as official languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of its 10,000 residents.

Two commuter rail stations connect residents to Helsinki, while the municipality provides educational facilities, sports centers, and public services.

The municipal taxation rate remains the lowest in Finland, attracting high-income families to this residential enclave surrounded by the city of Espoo.

Location: Uusimaa

Inception: 1920

Part of: Helsinki metropolitan area, Helsinki capital region

Shares border with: Espoo

Email: kauniainen@kauniainen.fi

Website: https://kauniainen.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 60.20972,24.72917

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56