Finnish: Olari | |
Native Name: | Olars |
Native Name Lang: | sv |
Settlement Type: | District of Espoo |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Olari within Finland |
Coordinates: | 60.1667°N 69°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Finland |
Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name1: | Espoo |
Subdivision Type2: | Region |
Subdivision Name2: | Uusimaa |
Subdivision Type3: | Sub-region |
Subdivision Name3: | Greater Helsinki |
Subdivision Type4: | Main District |
Subdivision Name4: | Suur-Matinkylä |
Subdivision Type5: | Inner District(s) |
Subdivision Name5: | Friisilä, Kuitinmäki, Olarinmäki |
Population Total: | 15,176 [1] |
Population As Of: | 2012 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Finnish |
Demographics1 Info1: | 86.9 % |
Demographics1 Title2: | Swedish |
Demographics1 Info2: | 8.6 % |
Demographics1 Title3: | Other |
Demographics1 Info3: | 4.5 % |
Blank Name Sec1: | Jobs |
Blank Info Sec1: | 5,272 |
Olari (Finnish) or Olars (Swedish) is a district of the city of Espoo, Finland. Olari is located about 15 kilometres west of central Helsinki, north of the Länsiväylä highway and Matinkylä. The district has a population of about 15,000. The district is famous for its contribution to the Finnish rap culture. One of the most notable landmarks of the district is Olari Church and Parish Centre, designed by architects Simo and Käpy Paavilainen, and completed in 1981.