Helsinki sub-region
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Helsinki sub-region
Helsingin seutukunta Helsingfors ekonomiska region SK011 Helsinki | |
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| Country |  Finland |
| Region | Uusimaa |
| Capital | Helsinki |
| Area | |
| • Land | 5,123 km2 (1,978 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,666,422 |
| • Density | 325/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Helsinki sub-region is a subdivision of Uusimaa in Finland. It is the most populous sub-region in Finland with about 1.7 million inhabitants. The sub-regions[1] are used for statistical purposes.[2] Statistics Finland uses the term Helsinki sub-region as SK011 Helsinki.[3] The Lohja sub-region was merged with the Helsinki sub-region in 2009.[4]
The Helsinki sub-region differs from the Helsinki metropolitan area (Greater Helsinki), which does not include the municipalities of Karkkila, Lohja and Siuntio. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1.61 million.
The smaller Helsinki capital region is the area comprising Espoo, Helsinki, Kauniainen and Vantaa. It has a population of about 1.27 million.
