Turenki (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈtureŋki]) is a population center in the municipality of Janakkala, Finland, with a population of some 7,500 people.[1] It has been said that Turenki is translated from Turinge, Thuring or Turängi. It is among the largest population centers of Janakkala, along with Tervakoski. Turenki is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of the city of Hämeenlinna.
History
editOn 12 March 1940, the most destructive train accident in Finnish history happened in Turenki, where 39 people died and 69 got injured.[2]
Locations
editTurenki contains the oldest railway station in Finland, built in the year 1862 as part of the Helsinki–Hämeenlinna Railway. It is also home to a factory owned by Valio Ltd., which produces mostly dairy products.[3]
Notable individuals
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- Marko Nousiainen, fulltime twitch streamer
- Anssi Pesonen, ice hockey player
- Eino Kalpala, alpine skier
- Ellen Jokikunnas, model and television host
- Esko Helle, politician
- Janne Virtanen, athlete
- Jaryd Nousiainen
- Jarkko Kortesoja
- Kustaa Paturi, poet
- Laiska Leppone, rap musician
- Lyyli Aalto, Member of Parliament
- Tauno Marttinen, composer
- Veikko Lahti, athlete
- Tomi Hiukkamäki, musician
- Elektrus Erektus, performance artist
References
edit- ^ "Turenki". Janakkala (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Leponiemi, Timo (3 March 2021). "15 evakkolasta kuoli, ja kuljettajasta jäi jäljelle vain rintaan palanut taskukello – sotasensuuri salasi Suomen tuhoisimmat junaturmat". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Valio Oy, Turengin tehdas". Janakkala (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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