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Jõgeva County
County of Estonia
Põltsamaa linnuse varemed 2.jpg
Flag of Jõgeva County
Flag
 Coat of arms of Jõgeva County
Coat of arms
Location of Jõgeva County
Country Estonia
Capital Jõgeva
Area
 • Total 2,603.83 km2 (1,005.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total 28,734
 • Density 11.03528/km2 (28.5813/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code EE-49
Vehicle registration J

Jõgeva County is a cool place in Estonia. It is one of the 15 counties that make up the country. The main town, or capital, of Jõgeva County is also called Jõgeva.

How Jõgeva County is Organized

Jõgeva County is split into smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them like local districts or towns. These municipalities help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.

There are three main rural municipalities in Jõgeva County:

  • Jõgeva Parish
  • Mustvee Parish
  • Põltsamaa Parish

Each of these has its own local government. This government works to make life better for everyone in their area.

Fun Facts and Pictures

Jõgeva County is known for its beautiful nature and interesting history. You can find old castles, peaceful lakes, and charming churches here. It's a great place to explore and learn about Estonian culture.

  • Jõgeva municipalities 2017

    This map shows the different municipalities in Jõgeva County since 2017.

  • Jõgeva parish

    A view of the central Jõgeva parish.

  • Kuremaa mõisa peahoone

    The main building of the historic Kuremaa manor.

  • Kuremaa mõisa tuuleveski

    The old windmill at Kuremaa manor.

  • Torma kirik3

    The beautiful Torma Church.

  • Kaiu järv 26-05-2012

    The calm waters of Kaiu Lake.

  • Laiuse linnuse varemed1

    The ruins of Laiuse Castle, a place with a long history.

  • Palamuse kihelkonnakooli hoone

    The old Palamuse parish school building.

  • Jõgeva bussijaam

    The bus station in Jõgeva.

  • Mustvee kirik

    The church in Mustvee.

  • 23980KursiKirik

    The church in Kursi.

  • Lustivere mõisa peahoone 19-05-2013

    The main building of Lustivere manor.

  • Betti Alveri muuseum 2012

    The Betti Alver museum in Jõgeva, dedicated to a famous Estonian poet.

  • EndlaRaba3

    The Männikjärve bog in Endla, a unique natural area.

  • Kursi Vabadussõja mälestussammas

    The Estonian War of Independence Memorial in Kursi.

  • Alam-Pedja Kirna 2007

    The floodplain of the Pedja River near Kirna, part of the Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve.

  • Puurmani mõis1

    The main building of Puurmani manor.

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