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Harju
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Harju, Hiiu County is located in Estonia
Harju, Hiiu County
Harju, Hiiu County
Location in Estonia
Country  Estonia
County Hiiu County
Parish Hiiumaa Parish
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

Harju is a small village located in the northwestern part of Estonia. It is found in Hiiumaa Parish, which is part of Hiiu County.

Village History

Harju village has a long history! It was first written about way back in 1565. At that time, it was known as Harie by. For many years, the village was part of a larger estate called Vaemla Manor. This manor was known as Waimel in German.

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