Leppneeme
| Leppneeme | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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The harbour building in Leppneeme. | |
  Leppneeme Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 59°32′53″N 24°51′58″E / 59.54806°N 24.86611°ECoordinates: 59°32′53″N 24°51′58″E / 59.54806°N 24.86611°E | |
| Country |
 Estonia |
| County |
 Harju County |
| Municipality |
 Viimsi Parish |
| First mentioned | 1376 |
| Government | |
| • Village elder | Arvi Piirsalu |
| Population (2011 Census[1]) | |
| • Total | 464 |
Leppneeme is a village in Viimsi Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. It's located about 14 km (9 mi) northeast of the centre of Tallinn, on the northeastern coast of Viimsi peninsula by the Muuga Bay. As of 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 464.[1]
Leppneeme harbour is the main point for traffic to and from the island of Prangli. The corresponding harbour on Prangli's side is in Kelnase.
Leppneeme was first mentioned in 1376 as Thusnes.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ "Leppneeme küla arengukava 2008-2018" (in Estonian). Leppneeme Külaselts. p. 6.
External links
- Leppneeme village society (Estonian)
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Kelvingi | Gulf of Finland | Gulf of Finland | |
| Lubja |  |
Gulf of Finland | ||
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| Lubja | Lubja, Tammneeme | Tammneeme |
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