Rakvere (rural municipality)

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Rakvere
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State : EstoniaEstonia Estonia
Circle : Lääne-Virumaa lipp.svg Lääne-Viru
Coordinates : 59 ° 20 ′  N , 26 ° 18 ′  E Coordinates: 59 ° 20 ′  N , 26 ° 18 ′  E
Area : 127.69  km²
 
Residents : 5,503 (January 1, 2018)
Population density : 43 inhabitants per km²
Time zone : EET (UTC + 2)
 
Website :
Map of Estonia, position of Rakvere highlighted

Rakvere (Eng. Wesenberg ) is a rural municipality in the Estonian district of Lääne-Viru with an area of ​​127.69 km². It has 5503 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2018).

geography

The municipality surrounds the town of the same name, Rakvere .

structure

In addition to the largest place Lepna, the municipality includes the villages Arkna, Eesküla, Järni, Karitsa, Karivärava, Karunga, Kloodi, Kullaaru, Kõrgemäe, Lasila, Levala, Mädapea, Paatna, Päide, Taaravainu, Tobia, Tõrma, Tõrremäe and Veltsi.

The administrative headquarters are in the town of Rakvere .

Web links

  • Rakvere Municipality website (Estonian)