Laeva

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Laeva
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State : EstoniaEstonia Estonia
Circle : Tartumaa lipp.svg Tartu
Coordinates : 58 ° 30 '  N , 26 ° 22'  E Coordinates: 58 ° 30 '  N , 26 ° 22'  E
Area : 233.2  km²
 
Residents : 881 (2006)
Population density : 4 inhabitants per km²
Time zone : EET (UTC + 2)
 
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Map of Estonia, position of Laeva highlighted

Laeva (German: Laiwa or Laewa ) is a rural community in the Estonian district of Tartu with an area of ​​233.18 km². It has 881 inhabitants (January 1, 2006).

Laeva was first mentioned in a document in 1295. In addition to the main town of Laeva (506 inhabitants), the rural municipality includes the villages of Kämara, Kärevere , Siniküla, Valmaotsa and Väänikvere.

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Laeva was known for its glass production. The nature reserve of Alam-Pedja (7831 hectares) with its moorland is located in the municipality of Laeva.

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