Raasiku Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Raasiku
Small borough
Country	Estonia
County	Harju County
Parish	Raasiku Parish
Population (2008)
• Total	1,340
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Raasiku is a small town in Estonia. It is located in Harju County. In 2017, about 1,378 people lived there. Raasiku is part of Raasiku Parish. However, it is not the main administrative center for the parish. That center is in Aruküla, which is a bit closer to Tallinn. Raasiku started to grow in the 1800s. This growth happened around its railway station.

Discovering Raasiku
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Discovering Raasiku

Raasiku is a lively place with many useful buildings. It has things that help people learn, stay healthy, and shop.

Education and Community

School: Raasiku has a primary school. This school has been teaching children since 1717.
Community Center: There is a community center for everyone to use.
Library: You can find a library here. It's a great place to read and learn.
Kindergarten: Younger children can go to a kindergarten.

Health and Shopping

Health Care Center: Raasiku has a health care center. This helps people stay well.
Pharmacy: There is also a pharmacy. You can get medicines here.
Grocery Stores: The town has three grocery stores. These stores sell food and other daily items.

Local Businesses

Some companies operate in Raasiku. They make different products.

AS Mistra: This company makes car carpets. They also produce materials for finishing walls.
AS Raasiku Elekter: This business creates electrical equipment. They also make various metal products.

Harju-Jaani Church

The Harju-Jaani John the Baptist Lutheran church is in Raasiku. The church building you see today was built in 1863. However, parts of an older chapel's foundations are still there. Near the church, you will find a churchyard. There are also old and new cemeteries. A beautiful manor park is also nearby.

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Raasiku train station water tower

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