Saarepeedi Parish

Saarepeedi Parish was a municipality in south-western Estonia, in Viljandi County.

Saarepeedi Parish
Saarepeedi vald
Former municipality of Estonia
Flag of Saarepeedi Parish
Flag
Coat of arms of Saarepeedi Parish
Coat of arms
Saarepeedi Parish within Viljandi County in 2009.
Saarepeedi Parish within Viljandi County in 2009.
CountryEstonia
CountyViljandi County
Administrative centreSaarepeedi
Area
 • Total98.3 km2 (38.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total1,222
 • Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Websitewww.saarepeedi.ee

After the municipal elections held on 20 October 2013, Saarepeedi Parish was merged with Paistu, Pärsti, and Viiratsi parishes to form a new Viljandi Parish around the town of Viljandi.[1]

History

Saarepeedi neighborhood was populated 11th-12th century. there were Naanu fort, which speak of findings that have been used as a fortress of 12th-13th century. was first mentioned 1583.

Settlements

Villages in this area include: Aindu, Auksi, Karula, Kokaviidika, Moori, Peetrimõisa, Saarepeedi, Taari, Tobraselja, Tõnissaare, Välgita and Võistre.

References
  1. Siseministeerium Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine Tekib seitse tugevat valda. 2013

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