Viertola

Viertola
Bäckby
City District
Residential by Lauhatie and Peltolantie in Viertola
Etymology: Finnish: viertol ("to rotate")
Location on the map of Vantaa, with the district in red and the Tikkurila major region in light brown
Coordinates: 60°17′37″N 25°1′30″E / 60.29361°N 25.02500°E / 60.29361; 25.02500
Country Finland
City Vantaa
Major regionTikkurila
Area
 • Total
1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi)
Population
 (1.1.2020)[2]
 • Total
7,700
 • Density4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Time zoneGMT +2
Postal Code(s)
01300
Websitewww.vantaa.fi/en

Viertola (Swedish: Bäckby) is a district in Vantaa, Finland, located in the center of the Tikkurila district. The district has a population of approximately 7,700 (as of 2020), making it the most populated neighbourhood of the Tikkurila major region.[2] It is said to be a part of the center of the major region, alongside Tikkurila.[3]

The majoritiy of the buildings in Viertola are apartment complexes, with over 1,200 apartment buildings constructed in the district from 2000 - 2017.[4] Despite this, there are only 1,260 jobs in the area, making it a largely residential area.[4]

History

The 14th century mailing route King's road once passed through Viertola during the time it was used.[5] The region began to see development during the 1950s, with detached houses being constructed, with the 1980s seeing rapid growth in this field.[3] At the dawn of the 21st century, this growth was repeated once more, however this time with apartment complexes.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Vantaa" (PDF) (in Finnish). City of Vantaa. 2015-01-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  2. ^ a b "Vantaan väestö kaupunginosittain ja suuralueittain 31.12.2020" (PDF) (in Finnish). City of Vantaa. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  3. ^ a b "002444 Carnation Path 12" (PDF) (in Finnish). City of Vantaa. 2020-12-17. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  4. ^ a b c "Tietoja Tikkurilan suuralueelta" (in Finnish). City of Vantaa. 2019-02-27. Archived from the original (pptx) on 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  5. ^ "Vantaan historiallisen tiestön inventointi 2018" (PDF) (in Finnish). City of Vantaa. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2025-11-18.