Jõõpre

Jõõpre is a village in Pärnu municipality, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia.[2] It is located just southwest of the borough of Lavassaare. Jõõpre has a population of 464 (as of 1 January 2011).[1] Prior to the 2017 administrative reform of local governments, it was located in Audru Parish.

Jõõpre
village
Orthodox Church of Jõõpre
Orthodox Church of Jõõpre
Jõõpre is located in Estonia
Jõõpre
Jõõpre
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°28′29″N 24°19′12″E
CountryEstonia
CountyPärnu County
MunicipalityPärnu
First mentioned1571
Population
 (01.01.2011[1])
 • Total464

Jõõpre was first mentioned in 1571 as Jeckepere. Jõõpre (Jaepern) state manor was established in the 17th century.[3] 1935 a new schoolhouse was built on the former site of the manor.[4]

Jõõpre Orthodox church was built in 1878.[3]

References
  1. "Rahvastik / külad" (in Estonian). Audru vald. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  2. Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014 (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  3. "Jõõpre küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  4. "Jõõpre Põhikool" (in Estonian). Audru vald. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
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