Virtsu
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This article is about the small borough in Hanila Parish, Lääne County. For the village in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County, see Virtsu, Tartu County.
| Virtsu | |
|---|---|
  Virtsu | |
| Coordinates: 58°34′12″N 23°31′26″E / 58.57000°N 23.52389°ECoordinates: 58°34′12″N 23°31′26″E / 58.57000°N 23.52389°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Lääne County |
| Parish | Hanila Parish |
| Population (2011 Census[1]) | |
| • Total | 539 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
Virtsu is a small borough (alevik) in Hanila Parish, Lääne County, Estonia. It lies on the Western coast of continental Estonia, and a location of the main port for traffic to and from Saaremaa, the largest island of Estonia. The corresponding port on Saaremaa's side is Kuivastu, located on the island of Muhu. Muhu and Saaremaa are distinct islands, but are connected with the largest causeway in Estonia, the Väinatamm.
As of 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 539.[1]
Puhtu peninsula, a former island, belong to Virtsu.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
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