Tori (municipality)
| Tori | |
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 Estonia
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| Circle : |
 Parnu
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| Coordinates : | 58 ° 29 ′ N , 24 ° 49 ′ E |
| Area : | 611 km² |
| Residents : | 11,716 (Jan 1, 2017) |
| Population density : | 19 inhabitants per km² |
| Time zone : | EET (UTC + 2) |
| Community type: | Rural community |
| Structure : | 1 city, 3 large villages and 41 villages |
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Tori (German: Torgel ) is a rural community in the Estonian district of Pärnu . It was created in this form in 2017 through the merger of the previous rural community of Tori with the rural communities of Are and Sauga and the city of Sindi .
geography
The city of Pärnu is located southwest of Tori. The Pärnu River flows through the municipality . In addition to the city of Sindi (Estonian linn ) and the three large villages ( alevik ) Are, Sauga and Tori, the 41 villages ( küla ) Aesoo, Eametsa, Eavere, Elbi, Elbu, Jõesuu, Kiisa, Kildemaa, Kilksama, Kõrsa, Kuiaru, Kurena belong , Lepplaane, Levi, Mannare, Muraka, Murru, Muti, Niidu, Nurme, Oore, Parisselja, Pärivere, Piistaoja, Sweater, Räägu, Randivälja, Rätsepa, Riisa, Rütavere, Selja, Suigu, Taali, Tabria, Tammiste, Tohera, Urge , Urumarja, Vainu, Võlla and Võlli to the municipality.
history
The name of the parish of Tori was first mentioned in 1544.
Before 2017
The former municipality of Tori had an area of 282.1 km² and 2246 inhabitants (as of 2017). In addition to the main town of Tori, this community already included the villages of Aesoo, Elbi, Jõesuu, Kildemaa, Kõrsa, Kuiaru, Levi, Mannare, Muraka, Muti, Oore, Piistaoja, Randivälja, Riisa, Rätsepa, Selja, Taali, Toheraõlli, and Urumarja. 43% of the community area was covered with forests and 19% with moors. 38% were used for agriculture.
- Coat of arms and flag before 2017
Culture and sights
The famous Tori horses , which were named after the breeding started in Tori in 1856 , are known worldwide .
Personalities
- Eduard Körber (1770–1850), clergyman and local researcher
- Hellmuth Frey (1901–1982), Protestant theologian
Web links
- Tori Municipality website (Estonian)
- Tourist website
- Horse breeding in Tori