Pansio
Pansio is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, Finland.[1] It is located in the western part of the city. It has a population of 2,809 (as of 2006[update]), and an annual population growth of -3.83%.
19.25% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 11.85% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 87.82% Finnish, 1.55% Swedish, and 10.93% other. Pansio has a problem with unemployment, with an unemployment rate of 14.2% - the sixth highest of all districts in Turku.
Community facilities
[edit]Pansion koulu (Pansio School) offers basic education for students in grades 1–6.[2]
There is a State run youth centre.[3]
Economy
[edit]A good part of the district is industrial area, and parts of the Port of Turku are located there.[4] Pansio hosts a naval base of the Finnish Navy, Archipelago Sea Naval Command. The Pansio-class minelayer takes its name from the region.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Turku is becoming a true seaside city". Turku.fi. 2025-11-17. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ "Pansion koulu (Pansio School)". Turku.fi. 2025-11-17. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ "Pansio Youth Centre". Turku.fi. 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ "Pansio Harbour". Port of Turku. 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ "Materiel and Equipment of the Finnish Defence Forces". Puolustusvoimat. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
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