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Valga County
County of Estonia
Otepää looduspark11.JPG
Flag of Valga County
Flag
 Coat of arms of Valga County
Coat of arms
Location of Valga County
Country Estonia
Capital Valga
Area
 • Total 2,043.53 km2 (789.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total 30,931
 • Density 14.7/km2 (38/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code EE-82
Vehicle registration G

Valga County is a region in Estonia, a country in Northern Europe. It's known for its beautiful nature and interesting history. The main city and capital of Valga County is also called Valga.

This county is a great place to explore nature. You can find parts of the amazing Otepää Nature Park, Karula National Park, and the Koiva-Mustjõe Landscape Conservation Area here. These areas protect important plants and animals.

Exploring Valga County: Key Areas

Valga County is divided into three main areas, called municipalities. These areas help manage local services and communities.

Valga County's Municipalities

Here are the three municipalities that make up Valga County:

# Municipality Type Population
(2015)		 Area
km2		 Density
1 Otepää Parish Rural 6,637 523 12.7
2 Tõrva Parish Rural 6,270 649 9.7
3 Valga Parish Rural 16,664 750 22.2

Otepää Parish: Winter Capital

Otepää Parish is often called the "winter capital" of Estonia. It's a popular spot for skiing and other winter sports. The beautiful Lake Pühajärv is located here.

Tõrva Parish: A Green Oasis

Tõrva Parish is known for its green landscapes and peaceful environment. It's a great place for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.

Valga Parish: The Capital Area

Valga Parish includes the county's capital city, Valga. This city is an important center for the region. It's located right on the border with Latvia, making it a unique place.

Nature and Landmarks in Valga County

Valga County is home to many natural wonders and historical sites.

Natural Beauty and Parks

The county's landscape features forests, bogs, and lakes.

  • Otepää Nature Park protects a hilly and forested area with many lakes.
  • Karula National Park is known for its ancient cultural landscapes and diverse nature.
  • The highest point in Valga County is Kuutsemäe, which is 217 meters (about 712 feet) high. It's a popular spot for winter sports.
  • Pühajärv War Oak is a very old and large tree. It has the biggest trunk in the county, measuring almost 7 meters around!

Historical Buildings and Manors

Valga County has many old buildings that tell stories of the past.

  • The ruins of Helme Order Castle date back to the 14th century. It was once a strong fortress.
  • Taagepera Manor is a grand building constructed between 1907 and 1912. It looks like a fairytale castle.
  • Sangaste Manor is another impressive historical estate.
  • Many other manors like Holdre, Kuigatsi, and Hummuli also add to the county's rich history.

Famous People from Valga County

Several notable people have connections to Valga County.

  • Henrik Visnapuu was a famous Estonian poet. He was born in Helme.
  • Alfred Neuland was an Estonian weightlifter. He was the first Estonian to win an Olympic gold medal!
  • Konrad Mägi was an important Estonian painter.
  • Adeele Sepp is an actress from Tõrva City.



Images for kids

  • Helme linnus 2

    Ruins of Helme Order Castle, built in the 14th century

  • Taagepera mõisa peahoone2

    The main building of Taagepera Manor (built in 1907-1912)

  • Tõrva 1944

    Aftermath of World War II. City centre of Tõrva on the year 1944.

  • Valga municipalities

    Municipalities of Valga County

  • Rubina soo 2

    Bog pool in Rubina Bog

  • Kuutsemägi, 2009

    The highest peak of Valga county - Kuutsemäe (217 m)

  • Pühajärve sõjatamm udus

    Pühajärv War Oak has the largest trunk circumference in Valga county (6.98 m)

  • Valga haigla (1)

    Main building of Valga hospital

  • Sangaste mõisa peahoone1

    Main building of Sangaste Manor

  • Pühajärv lake 2008

    Lake Pühajärv in Otepää parish

  • Henrik Visnapuu 1917

    Henrik Visnapuu was born in Helme

  • Adeele Sepp portrait

    An actress Adeele Sepp from a popular show “Kättemaksukontor“ is from Tõrva City

  • Alfred Neuland

    Alfred Neuland - Estonian weight-lifter and the first Estonian Olympic winner

  • Konrad Mägi. Meditatsioon (Maastik daamiga). 1915-1916

    Konrad Mägi "Meditation (Landscape with a lady)", an oil painting from 1915 to 1916

  • Taagepera mõisahoone sügisel

    Taagepera manor main building

  • Sangaste kirik 2014-1

    Sangaste church

  • Taagepera kirik

    Taagepera church

  • Holdre mõisa peahoone

    Holdre manor

  • Sangaste mõisa peahoone1

    Sangaste manor

  • Kuigatsi mõisa tuuleveski

    Kuigatsi manor windmill

  • Hummuli mõisa peahoone 2012

    Hummuli manor

  • Väike Emajõgi, Märdi küla

    Väike Emajõgi in Märdi

  • Hellenurme mõisa piimaköök

    Hellenurme manor dairy

  • Valga Linnapark (3)

    Valga town park

  • Päidla ahvenajärv

    Päidla lake

  • Karula vaade

    Winter view in Karula

See also

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