Turenki

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.

The Turenki railway station is the oldest of its kind in all of Finland.

Notable individuals

• 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