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'''Rintalinna''' is a city located in the province of [[Suojamaa]] in central [[Valkea]]. It has a population of 444,205 within the municipality and 502,386 in the urban area, making it the fifth largest city in Valkea and the fourth largest urban area in the country. Rintalinna is located on the [[Bay of Valkea]] and serves as the seat of Suojamaa. | '''Rintalinna''' is a city located in the province of [[Suojamaa]] in central [[Valkea]]. It has a population of 444,205 within the municipality and 502,386 in the urban area, making it the fifth largest city in Valkea and the fourth largest urban area in the country. Rintalinna is located on the [[Bay of Valkea]] and serves as the seat of Suojamaa. | ||
The history of Rintalinna began with the construction of a fort in the area of Kahtarinnat in the 11th century. A settlement grew around the fort which grew into a trading town throughout the Medieval era. It was granted charter to become a city in 1589 and became an important center of trade in the Bay of Valkea. The Industrial Revolution accelerated Rintalinna's urbanization, turning the city into one of the country's most important manufacturing hubs. | The history of Rintalinna began with the construction of a fort in the area of Kahtarinnat in the 11th century. A settlement grew around the fort which grew into a trading town throughout the Medieval era. It was granted charter to become a city in 1589 and became an important center of trade in the Bay of Valkea. The discovery of coal in the 18th century and the Industrial Revolution accelerated Rintalinna's growth and urbanization, turning the city into one of the country's most important manufacturing hubs, especially in the iron and steel industry. With the decline of mining and heavy industries in the 1970s, Rintalinna refocused its energies towards healthcare, education, and scientific output. | ||
Rintalinna is a center for business, culture and industry. The city is home to some of Valkea's most prestigious educational institutions such as the [[University of Rintalinna]], the [[Suojamaa University of Technology]], and the [[Erno Lehtonen University of Engineering]]. Many companies such as [[Aivot]], [[Rintalinna Heavy Industries]], [[Valkean Electric]], and [[Valkean Aerospace]] have headquarters or regional offices in Rintalinna. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Rintalinna | |
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| Country |  Valkea |
| Province | Suojamaa |
| Municipality | Rintalinna |
| Charter | 1589 |
| Area | |
| • City | 413.52 km2 (159.66 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 216.33 km2 (83.53 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 3,115.74 km2 (1,202.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • City | 444,205 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 792,386 |
| • Metro density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Website | www.rintalinna.vk |
Rintalinna is a city located in the province of Suojamaa in central Valkea. It has a population of 444,205 within the municipality and 502,386 in the urban area, making it the fifth largest city in Valkea and the fourth largest urban area in the country. Rintalinna is located on the Bay of Valkea and serves as the seat of Suojamaa.
The history of Rintalinna began with the construction of a fort in the area of Kahtarinnat in the 11th century. A settlement grew around the fort which grew into a trading town throughout the Medieval era. It was granted charter to become a city in 1589 and became an important center of trade in the Bay of Valkea. The discovery of coal in the 18th century and the Industrial Revolution accelerated Rintalinna's growth and urbanization, turning the city into one of the country's most important manufacturing hubs, especially in the iron and steel industry. With the decline of mining and heavy industries in the 1970s, Rintalinna refocused its energies towards healthcare, education, and scientific output.
Rintalinna is a center for business, culture and industry. The city is home to some of Valkea's most prestigious educational institutions such as the University of Rintalinna, the Suojamaa University of Technology, and the Erno Lehtonen University of Engineering. Many companies such as Aivot, Rintalinna Heavy Industries, Valkean Electric, and Valkean Aerospace have headquarters or regional offices in Rintalinna.