Maardu village
Maardu is a village in Jõelähtme Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. It's located southeast of the town of Maardu, just behind the Lake Maardu. Maardu has a population of 123 (as of 1 January 2010).[2]
Maardu | |
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 Maardu Manor house | |
  Maardu Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 59°25′55″N 25°01′01″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Harju County |
| Municipality | Jõelähtme Parish |
| First mentioned | 1241[1] |
| Population (01.01.2010[2]) | |
| • Total | 123 |
Maardu Manor (German: Maart) is located in the village.
Maardu village was first mentioned in 1241 (Martækilæ) and the manor in 1397.[1]
Actor Evald Hermaküla (1941–2000) was born in Maardu village.
Maardu hiis, a sacred grove in Maardu village.
References
- "Maardu küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee.
- "Elanike arv külade kaupa 01.01.2010" (in Estonian). Jõelahtme vald. Archived from the original on 2011-01-02.
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