Karksi-Nuia

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Karksi-Nuia linn
Karksi-Nuia
Location of Karksi-Nuia
Location of Karksi-Nuia
Coordinates: 58°6′N 25°33′E / 58.1, 25.55
Country Flag of Estonia Estonia
County Viljandi County
Area
 - Total 3 km² (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation [1] 112 m (367 ft)
Population (2007)[2]
 - Total 2,027
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Karksi-Nuia is a town in Viljandi County, Southern Estonia close to the Latvian border[3]. The nearest towns are Univere to the west, Polli and Karksi to the north, and Kovakula to the south. Discus throwers Märt Israel and Margus Hunt hail from there.

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[edit] History

Karksi was first mentioned in the 12th century as a administrative center.[4]

[edit] Geography

Karksi-Nuia is situated in the southern part of Viljandi County. It has an area of 3 km² and about 2100 inhabitants. It is part of the Karksi Parish, a municipality that consists of the town and the 20 villages around it. Karksi-Nuia is about 34 km from Viljandi, 82 km from Pärnu and Tartu and 100 km from Tallinn.[3]

[edit] Demographics

As of 2007, Karksi-Nuia had a population of 2100.[2]

[edit] Administration

Local administration of Karksi-Nuia town and the Karksi Parish were united in 1999.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Karksi-Nuia, Estonia Page. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ a b Karksi Vald - Population. Karksi Parish. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
  3. ^ a b c Karksi Vald - Location. Karksi Parish. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
  4. ^ Karksi Vald - History and Symbols. Karksi Parish. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.

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