Raasiku Parish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Raasiku Parish
Raasiku vald
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Municipality of Estonia
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| Country |  Estonia |
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| County |  Harju County |
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| Administrative centre | Aruküla | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 158.86 km2 (61.34 sq mi) | ||
| Dimensions | |||
| • Length | 19 km (12 mi) | ||
| • Width | 17 km (11 mi) | ||
| Population
(01.01.2024)
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| • Total | 5,369 |
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| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | EE-651 | ||
| Website | www.raasiku.ee | ||
Raasiku Parish (Estonian: Raasiku vald) in Harju County is located in the south-eastern direction from the city of Tallinn. The main road leading through the parish is Jüri - Aruküla - Raasiku - Jägala road. The Tallinn - Tapa Railway goes through the northern border of the parish.
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Demographics
As for neighbouring administrative divisions, the parish is surrounded by Jõelähtme in the north, by Anija in the east, by Kose in the south and by Rae parish in the west.
2 small towns: Aruküla, Raasiku
13 villages: Härma, Igavere, Järsi, Kalesi, Kiviloo, Kulli, Kurgla, Mallavere, Peningi, Perila, Pikavere, Rätla, Tõhelgi.
| Population as of 01.01.2019 | Population as of 01.01.2020 | Population as of 01.01.2021 | Area (km2) | Density | |
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| Aruküla | 2105 | 2115 | 2140 | 3.5 | 611 |
| Härma | 118 | 119 | 116 | 6.95 | 17 |
| Igavere | 165 | 166 | 166 | 19.79 | 8 |
| Järsi | 223 | 217 | 222 | 10.54 | 21 |
| Kalesi | 233 | 239 | 250 | 9.42 | 27 |
| Kiviloo | 57 | 56 | 53 | 15.97 | 3 |
| Kulli | 140 | 150 | 155 | 13.88 | 11 |
| Kurgla | 110 | 116 | 136 | 11.93 | 11 |
| Mallavere | 54 | 57 | 66 | 16.33 | 4 |
| Peningi | 170 | 186 | 176 | 4.67 | 38 |
| Perila | 110 | 105 | 109 | 15.86 | 7 |
| Pikavere | 70 | 68 | 67 | 9.05 | 7 |
| Raasiku | 1364 | 1372 | 1405 | 3.1 | 453 |
| Rätla | 53 | 50 | 48 | 7.59 | 6 |
| Tõhelgi | 42 | 47 | 43 | 9.56 | 4 |
| Total | 5065 | 5073 | 5161 | 158.86 | 32 |
Religion
Religion in Raasiku Parish(2021) [1] Unaffiliated (85.1%) Lutheran (9.6%) Orthodox (3.0%) Others Christians (0.5%) Others Religions or Unknown (1.8%)
Symbolics
Both the municipal flag and coat of arms have been in use since 1995.
The coat of arms of the municipality symbolizes the beautiful pine forest of Aruküla, pine-like perseverance that helps people promote the economy and spiritual life of their home region. The green diagonal area resembles the other biggest small borough Raasiku with its small drumlins surrounding the small borough. Green resembles nature and silver hope and purity.
List of Rural Municipality Mayors
| Mayor's Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date |
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| Toivo Veenre | 12 March 1992 | October 1996 |
| Olev Rähni | October 1996 | October 1999 |
| Andre Sepp | November 1999 | 5 April 2011 |
| Aare Ets | 10 May 2011 | December 2013 |
| Raivo Uukkivi | December 2013 | October 2017 |
| Andre Sepp | 31 October 2017 | November 2021 |
| Raul Siem | 23 November 2021 | 15 September 2023 |
| Toomas Teeväli | 16 October 2023 | Present |
Education and culture
Schools
- Aruküla Basic School
- Raasiku Basic School
- Pikavere Kindergarten Primary School
- Aruküla Waldorf School
Twin towns – sister cities
Norberg Municipality, Sweden
People
Raasiku is the birthplace of chess player Aino Kukk (1930-2006), who won the Estonian Women's Chess Championship in 1955.
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