Põlva (municipality)

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Põlva
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State : EstoniaEstonia Estonia
Circle : Põlvamaa lipp.svg Põlva
Coordinates : 58 ° 4 '  N , 27 ° 3'  E Coordinates: 58 ° 4 '  N , 27 ° 3'  E
Area : 706  km²
 
Residents : 14,600 (01/01/2014)
Population density : 21 inhabitants per km²
Time zone : EET (UTC + 2)
Telephone code : (+372) 0799
Postal code : 63308
 
Mayor : Georg Pelisaar
Postal address : Kesk 15
Põlva
Website :
Map of Estonia, position of Põlva highlighted

Põlva (dt. Pölwa , est. Põlva vald ) is a municipality and capital of the Estonian district of Põlva with an area of ​​234 km². It has 9,459 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2014).

The municipality is a member of the European Charter - Villages of Europe , a group of rural municipalities from all 28 EU countries.

geography

The center of the municipality, the city ​​of Põlva , was incorporated in 2013. Vardja järv lies in the area .

structure

In addition to the town of Põlva , which was incorporated in 2013, the rural community consists of the villages Aarna , Adiste , Himmaste , Holvandi , Kähri , Kiuma , Lutsu , Mammaste , Meemaste , Metste , Miiaste , Naruski , Nooritsmetsa , Orajõe , Partsi , Peri , Puskaru , Puuri , Rosma , Soesaare , Tännassilma , Taevaskoja , Tromsi , Uibujärve , Valgesoo and Vanaküla .

Sports

The area along the Ahja river near Taevaskoda is interesting for nature lovers . In winter, numerous winter sports enthusiasts use the partially illuminated trails at Mammaste for cross-country skiing . They are located near the village of Orajõe in the glacial valley along the Orajõgi River . In the center is the Mammaste Sports and Health Center ( Mammaste Tervisespordikeskus in Estonian ).

See also

Web links

Commons : Põlva municipality  - collection of images, videos and audio files
  • Website of the municipality of Põlva (Estonian and English)
  • Hiking in Taevaskoda