Põlva County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Põlva County
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County of Estonia
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| Country | Estonia | ||
| Capital | Põlva | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,164.77 km2 (835.82 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(Jan 2017)
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| • Total | 28,507 | ||
| • Density | 13.16860/km2 (34.1065/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | EE-65 | ||
| Vehicle registration | O | ||
Põlva County is a special area, or "county," located in the beautiful country of Estonia. It's in the southeastern part of Estonia. The main town and capital of this county is also called Põlva.
What is Põlva County?
Põlva County is one of the 15 counties that make up Estonia. It's like a big region with its own local government. The county is known for its beautiful nature, including many forests, lakes, and rivers. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
How is Põlva County Organized?
Counties in Estonia are divided into smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them like local districts or towns. Põlva County has 3 rural municipalities. These are:
- Kanepi Parish
- Põlva Parish
- Räpina Parish
These municipalities help manage local services for the people living there. They handle things like schools, roads, and community centers.
| Rank | Municipality | Type | Population (2018) |
Area km2 |
Density |
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| 1 | Kanepi Parish | Rural | 4,864 | 525 | 9.3 |
| 2 | Põlva Parish | Rural | 14,273 | 706 | 20.2 |
| 3 | Räpina Parish | Rural | 6,518 | 591 | 11.0 |
Images for kids
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Former municipalities of Põlva County, prior to the 2017 administrative reform.
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Ahja
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Pikajärve manor granary
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Lake Aalupi
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Pikajärve manor
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Räpina manor
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St. Michael's church in Räpina
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Kärsa orthodox church
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Lake Kõvverjärv
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Kiidjärve watermill
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Põlva para niños
