Hiekkaharju
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Hiekkaharju
Hiekkaharju (Swedish: Sandkulla) is a district in Vantaa, Finland, located north from Tikkurila district. In Hiekkaharju, there is a railway station. Hiekkaharju has a population of about 3,869 (in 2004). First buildings in Hiekkaharju were built in 1920, in the 50's was built a lot of apartments there. The soil is highly lead contaminated because there used to be a lead factory. In this ground it is not advisable to plant anything because that will then have a high lead concentration.
Coordinates: 60°18′N 25°03′E / 60.300°N 25.050°E
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