Kolga-Jaani

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Kolga-Jaani
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State : EstoniaEstonia Estonia
Circle : Viljandimaa lipp.svg Viljandi
Coordinates : 58 ° 32 '  N , 25 ° 57'  E Coordinates: 58 ° 32 '  N , 25 ° 57'  E
Area : 312.4  km²
 
Residents : 1,599 (2010)
Population density : 5 inhabitants per km²
Time zone : EET (UTC + 2)
Telephone code : (+372) 322.3
Map of Estonia, position of Kolga-Jaani highlighted

Kolga-Jaani ( German Klein St. Johannis ) was a rural community in the Estonian district of Viljandi with an area of ​​312.4 km². It had 1599 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2010).

In addition to the main town of Kolga-Jaani, the rural community included the villages of Eesnurga, Taganurga, Odiste , Oorgu, Parika, Järtsaare, Vissuvere, Lalsi, Lätkalu, Meleski, Vaibla, Oiu, Otiküla and Kaavere (in descending order of population).

John's Church

The Johannes church in Kolga-Jaani is worth seeing. It was built in the 14th century in Gothic style and renewed in 1742. A tower was added in 1875. During the extensive renovation in 1903/04, it received impressive glass windows.

Web links

  • Kolga-Jaani municipality website (Estonian)