Arussaare

Arussaare
Village

Arussaare Ascension of Christ's Orthodox Church
Arussaare

Location in Estonia

Coordinates: 58°38′17″N 25°40′43″E / 58.63806°N 25.67861°E / 58.63806; 25.67861Coordinates: 58°38′17″N 25°40′43″E / 58.63806°N 25.67861°E / 58.63806; 25.67861
Country Estonia
County Viljandi County
Municipality Kõo Parish
Population (2011 Census[1])
  Total 51

Arussaare is a village in Kõo Parish, Viljandi County, in central Estonia. It is located by the PõltsamaaVõhma road (nr. 38), about 6.5 km (4 mi) east of Võhma. Arussaare lies on the right bank of the Retla River. At the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 51.[1]

Arussaare has been the location Arussaare state manor (Arrosaar). In 1854 the granary of the manor was given to local Orthodox congregation. 1871–1873 a new stone church was built on the site of the manor, and was dedicated to the Ascension of Christ. In 1920 a new cemetery was established beside the church.

In the northern part of the village's territory, there is an ancient offering stone and an offering spring (Uduallikas, "Fog Spring") located.

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