Viljandi County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viljandi County
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County of Estonia
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| Country | Estonia | ||
| Capital | Viljandi | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3,422.49 km2 (1,321.43 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(Jan 2017)
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| • Total | 48,101 | ||
| • Density | 14.05439/km2 (36.4007/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | EE-84 | ||
| Vehicle registration | D | ||
Viljandi County is a special area, or county, located in the country of Estonia. It's like a big region with its own main city. The main city of Viljandi County is also called Viljandi.
This county is known for its beautiful nature. Part of the amazing Soomaa National Park is found right here. It's a great place to explore Estonian wildlife and landscapes.
What are the Municipalities of Viljandi County?
Viljandi County is split into smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them as local government areas. These areas help manage things like schools and roads.
There are four main municipalities in Viljandi County. One of them is a city, and the other three are rural areas. Rural means they are more like the countryside.
| Rank | Municipality | Type | Population (2018) |
Area km2 |
Density |
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| 1 | Mulgi Parish | Rural | 7,652 | 881 | 8.7 |
| 2 | Põhja-Sakala Parish | Rural | 8,203 | 1,153 | 7.1 |
| 3 | Viljandi Parish | Rural | 13,950 | 1,374 | 10.2 |
| 4 | Viljandi | Urban | 17,758 | 15 | 1,183.9 |
Images for kids
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Arussaare orthodox church, built in 1873
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Suure-Kõpu manor main building
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Heimtali manor distillery kitchen
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Reservoir in the town of Suure-Jaani
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Võrtsjärv lake; view from the village of Valma
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Ruins of Viljandi castle
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Õisu manor watermill
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St. John's Church in Viljandi
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Viljandi para niños
