Turenki
The Turenki railway station is the oldest of its kind in all of Finland.
Turenki is a densely populated community in Janakkala, Finland. The population consists of some 8,000 people. It has been said that Turenki is translated from Turinge, Thuring or Turängi.
Notable individuals
- Anssi Pesonen, ice hockey player
- Eino Kalpala, alpine skier
- Ellen Jokikunnas, model and television host
- Esko Helle, politician
- Janne Virtanen, athlete
- Jarkko Kortesoja
- Kustaa Paturi, poet
- Laiska Leppone, rap musician
- Lyyli Aalto, Member of Parliament
- Tauno Marttinen, composer
- Veikko Lahti, athlete
Coordinates: 60°55′N 024°38′E / 60.917°N 24.633°E
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