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  1. Espoo (/ ˈɛspoʊ /, Finnish: [ˈespoː]; Swedish: Esbo) [c] is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population of Espoo is approximately 314,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland.
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    Espoo, Fin. Espoo, city, southern Finland, just west of Helsinki, in a region of broad, flat valleys covered with low clay hills. It is located in an area that has been inhabited since 3500 bc. The city has railway connections to Helsinki and the remainder of Finland.
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    Along with Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen, Espoo makes up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, and is the second most heavily populated city in Finland, with around 250,000 people living there.
    The city of Espoo is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area, which is the largest urban area in Finland with 1,583,038 inhabitants. The city is home to 5% of Finland's population. In Espoo, 22% of the population has a foreign background, almost three times the national average. The city is the 7th most densely populated in Finland.
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    Today, Espoo is a thriving city, unlike any other in Finland because instead of having a traditional city centre it has five separate local centres, the best known of which is Tapiola Garden City. Tapiola has become the cultural centre of Espoo, housing the Espoo Cultural Centre, Exhibition Centre WeeGee, and the Espoo City Theatre.
    It may refer to aspens that grew on a nearby riverbank, as the archaic Swedish word for the tree is "äspe", and the word for a river is "å", with the suffix "-by" meaning village. The coat of arms of Espoo features a gold horseshoe topped by a gold crown on a blue shield.
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    Espoo is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population of Espoo is approximately 314,000. It is the 2nd most populous municipality in Finland. Espoo is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 1.58 million inhabitants. Espoo is … See more

    Etymology
    Before the time of the Swedish colonisation, Espoo was inhabited by Tavastians, a Finnish tribe, and the area in which the city lies… See more

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    Espoo belongs to the region of Uusimaa. Supreme decision-making power in the city is held by the City Council of Espoo. The council has 75 members, elected for a… See more

    Economical history
    Still in the middle 19th century, Espoo was a rural community living in subsistence economy. There was hardly any industry, the villages were … See more

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    General
    Espoo has an area of 528 square kilometres (203.9 sq mi)—312 square kilometres (120.5 sq mi) (59%) of land and 216 square… See more

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    Temperature and rainfall
    Espoo's location in the northern latitudes between the large continent of Eurasia and the even larger Atlantic Ocean causes rapid changes in the… See more

    Population
    The city of Espoo has 314,152 inhabitants, making it the second most populous municipality in … See more

    Espoo hosts a Museum of Modern Art called EMMA (Espoo Museum of Modern Art), built in a renovated old print house, the WeeGee house, named after an old book print company… See more

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    WebEspoo is a perfect day trip destination with its location right next to the capital Helsinki and great public connections. It takes only 15-30 minutes from the capital Helsinki to enter the city of happiness and unique …

  5. Espoo is a city and municipality in the region of Uusimaa in the Republic of Finland. It is located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland, bordering th… See more
    Espoo is a city and municipality in the region of Uusimaa in the Republic of Finland. It is located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland, bordering the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, Kirkkonummi, Vihti and Nurmijärvi while surrounding the enclaved town of Kauniainen. The city covers 528.03 square kilometres with a population of about 300,000 residents in 2022, making it the 2nd-most populous city in Finland. Espoo forms a major part of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Helsinki, home to over 1.5 million people in 2020.
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  6. WebDiscover things to do in Espoo, Finland. Tourism Guide for your visit in Espoo, Finland. Information, attractions, accommodation, activities and …

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      WebWelcome to Espoo. Espoo offers a mix of modern city life and peaceful nature just a few kilometres from Helsinki. It’s known for its vast natural areas, which include seashores, islands, nature preserves and lake-filled …

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      • WebEspoo is a city where science, business, and culture meet the wilderness of vast natural areas and stunning seaside environment. Right next to capital Helsinki. A CITY OF EXCITING EXPERIENCES and INNOVATIVE …