Laatre, Viljandi County
Laatre is a village in Mulgi Parish, Viljandi County in southern Estonia. It's located in a pocket bordered by Latvia in the south, west and east, the only access to elsewhere Estonia is from the north. The town of Mõisaküla is located just northwest. Laatre has a population of 48 (as of 2011).[1]
Laatre | |
|---|---|
  Laatre Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°00′23″N 25°16′54″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Viljandi County |
| Municipality | Mulgi Parish |
| First mentioned | 1504 |
| Government | |
| • Village elder | Viktor Õigus[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.59 km2 (5.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2011[1]) | |
| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 3.5/km2 (9.1/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
Laatre Manor (Moiseküll) was first mentioned in 1504. The name "Laatre" is derived from the Platers, the owners of the manor in the 17th century.[2]
Writer August Kitzberg (1855–1927) was born in Laatre.[2]
References
- "Külad" (in Estonian). Abja vald. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- "Ajalugu" (in Estonian). Laatre küla. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
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