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Hiiu County
County of Estonia
Flag of Hiiu County
Flag
 Coat of arms of Hiiu County
Coat of arms
Location of Hiiu County
Country Estonia
Capital Kärdla
Area
 • Total 1,023 km2 (395 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total 10,097
 • Density 9.870/km2 (25.563/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code EE-39

Hiiu County (Estonian: Hiiu maakond) is one of the 15 counties in Estonia. A county is like a large region or district within a country. Hiiu County is the smallest county in Estonia. It has the smallest land area and the fewest people living there.

This county is mostly made up of Hiiumaa. Hiiumaa is the second-largest island in Estonia. There are also several smaller islands close by that are part of Hiiu County.

About Hiiu County

Hiiu County is a special place because it is mostly an island. This means it is surrounded by water. The county is known for its beautiful nature and quiet island life. It is a great place to visit if you like the sea and peaceful surroundings.

Local Government

In Hiiu County, there is one main local government area. This area is called a municipality. A municipality helps manage local services for the people living there.

Hiiumaa Parish

The single rural municipality in Hiiu County is called Hiiumaa Parish. This parish covers almost the entire county.

The only town in Hiiu County is Kärdla. Since 2017, Kärdla has been part of the Hiiumaa Parish. Kärdla is the main town and the capital of the county.



Images for kids

  • Hiiu municipalities

    A map showing the municipalities in Hiiu County before 2017.

  • Kõrgessaare. Mõisa viinaköök

    The old distillery building at Kõrgessaare manor.

  • Kassari chapel-028

    The charming Kassari chapel.

  • Hiiu-Suuremõisa mõisahoone

    The main building of Suuremõisa manor.

  • Tubala tuulik august 2014

    The Tubala windmill standing tall in the countryside.

  • Kuri kool2

    The historic schoolhouse in Kuri.

  • Tahkuna tuletorn Hiiumaal, päikeseloojanguvalguses

    Tahkuna Lighthouse at sunset.

  • Sõru 2006 2

    A view near the shore at Sõru.

  • Soera Talumuuseum

    The Soera farm museum, showing old farm life.

  • Pühalepa kirik ja kiriku aed

    Pühalepa church and its churchyard.

  • Saarnaki parn

    A thick forest on Saarnaki islet.

  • Vaade tahkuna tuletornist4

    A view from Tahkuna Lighthouse over the peninsula.

  • Heltermaa sadam

    Heltermaa Port, where ferries arrive and depart.

See also

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