Kallaste

Kallaste is a town in Peipsiääre Parish Tartu County, Estonia. It is located on the western shore of Lake Peipus. Most of the population are Russians, 15% being Estonians.

This article is about the town. For other uses, see Kallaste (disambiguation).
Kallaste
Town
Main street of Kallaste
Flag
Coat of arms
Kallaste
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°39′55″N 27°9′44″E
Country Estonia
County Tartu County
Government
 • MayorMaie Nisu
Area
 • Total1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total844
 • Rank46th
 • Density440/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Websitewww.kallaste.ee

History

Kallaste was founded in the 18th century as a village of Russian Old Believers. It became a small borough (alevik) in 1921 and a town 1 May 1938.

  • Bank in Kallaste
  • Orthodox church in Kallaste
  • Orthodox graveyard
  • Kallaste Bus station
  • Soviet World War II memorial
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