Järva County
Encyclopedia
Järva County or Järvamaa , is one of 15 counties
of Estonia
. It is situated in central part of the country and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Jõgeva County
to the south-east, Viljandi County
to the south, Pärnu County
to the south-west, Rapla County
to the west, and Harju County
to the north. 36,130 people live in Järva County – constituting 2.7% of the total population in Estonia (as of January 2009).
(Osilia), Läänemaa
(Rotalia or Maritima), Harjumaa
(Harria), Rävala (Revalia), Virumaa
(Vironia), Järvamaa (Jervia), Sakala
(Saccala), and Ugandi (Ugaunia
).
(Estonian: maavanem), who is appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Since 2009, the Governor position is held by Tiina Oraste.
. There is 1 urban municipality (Estonian: linnad – towns) and 11 rural municipalities (Estonian: vallad – parishes) in Järva County.
Urban municipality:
Rural municipalities:
Counties of Estonia
A county is an administrative subdivision of Estonia.Estonia is divided into 15 counties. The government of each county is led by a county governor , who represents the national government at the regional level...
of Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
. It is situated in central part of the country and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Jõgeva County
Jõgeva County
Jõgeva County , or Jõgevamaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in eastern part of the country and borders Ida-Viru County to the north-east, Lake Peipus to the east, Tartu County to the south, Viljandi County to the south-west, Järva County to the north-west and Lääne-Viru County to...
to the south-east, Viljandi County
Viljandi County
Viljandi County , is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in southern Estonia bordering Pärnu, Järva, Jõgeva, Tartu and Valga counties. 55,657 people live in Viljandi County – constituting 4.2% of the total population in Estonia ....
to the south, Pärnu County
Pärnu County
Pärnu County , or Pärnumaa , is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in south-western part of the country, on the coast of Gulf of Riga, and borders Lääne and Rapla counties to the north, Järva and Viljandi counties to the east, and Latvia to the south...
to the south-west, Rapla County
Rapla County
Rapla County , or Raplamaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in western part of the country and borders Järva County to the east, Pärnu County to the south, Lääne County to the west, and Harju County to the north...
to the west, and Harju County
Harju County
Harju County , or Harjumaa , nowadays one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in northern Estonia, on the south coast of the Gulf of Finland, and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Järva County to the south-east, Rapla County to the south, and Lääne County to the south-west.528,468 people...
to the north. 36,130 people live in Järva County – constituting 2.7% of the total population in Estonia (as of January 2009).
History
In the first centuries AD political and administrative subdivisions began to emerge. Two larger subdivisions appeared: the parish (kihelkond) and the county (maakond). The parish consisted of several villages. Nearly all parishes had at least one fortress. The defense of the local area was directed by the highest official, the parish elder. The county was composed of several parishes, also headed by an elder. By the 13th century the following major districts had developed in Estonia: SaaremaaSaare County
Saare County , or Saaremaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It consists of Saaremaa , the largest island of Estonia, and several smaller islands near it. The county borders Lääne County to the east and Hiiu County to the north...
(Osilia), Läänemaa
Lääne County
Lääne County , or Läänemaa , is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in western Estonia and borders Baltic Sea to the north, Harju County to the north-east, Rapla County to the east, Pärnu County to the south, and the island counties of Saare and Hiiu to the west...
(Rotalia or Maritima), Harjumaa
Harjumaa
Harjumaa, , was an ancient Estonian county. It corresponded roughly to the present territory of Rapla County.- See also :*Danish Estonia*Harju County*Rapla County*History of Estonia*Livonian Crusade*Rulers of Estonia...
(Harria), Rävala (Revalia), Virumaa
Virumaa
Virumaa is a former independent county in Ancient Estonia. Now it is divided into Ida-Viru County or Eastern Vironia and Lääne-Viru County or Western Vironia...
(Vironia), Järvamaa (Jervia), Sakala
Sakala
Sakala may refer to:* Sagala, a city of ancient India* Sakala County, an ancient county in Estonia * Sakala , an Estonian academic corporation* Sakala , an Estonian newspaper...
(Saccala), and Ugandi (Ugaunia
Ugaunia
Ugandi was an independent country between the east coast of Lake Võrtsjärv and west coast of Lake Pskov, bordered by Vaiga, Mõhu, Nurmekund, Sakala, Tālava, and The Principality of Pskov. Ugandi had an area of approximately 3000 hides...
).
County Government
The County Government (Estonian: Maavalitsus) is led by GovernorCounty Governors of Estonia
The Governor is the leader of a county in Estonia.-List of governers of Estonian counties:Harju County:*Johannes Reinthal *Oskar Suursööt *Martin Kruusimaa *Rudolf Kuris...
(Estonian: maavanem), who is appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Since 2009, the Governor position is held by Tiina Oraste.
Municipalities
The county is subdivided into municipalitiesMunicipalities of Estonia
A Municipality is the smallest administrative subdivision of Estonia. Each municipality is a unit of self-government with its representative and executive bodies. The municipalities in Estonia cover the entire territory of the country....
. There is 1 urban municipality (Estonian: linnad – towns) and 11 rural municipalities (Estonian: vallad – parishes) in Järva County.
- PaidePaidePaide is the capital of Järva County, Estonia.A castle built by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword is located here. The town was formally founded 30 September 1291 by Halt, master of the Livonian Order....
Rural municipalities:
- Albu ParishAlbu ParishAlbu is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 1410 and an area of .-Villages:Albu has 16 villages:...
- Ambla ParishAmbla ParishAmbla is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 2423 and an area of .-Villages:#Roosna - 133#Jõgisoo - 111#Kurisoo - 107#Märjandi - 74#Sääsküla - 73#Reinevere - 68#Raka - 65#Kukevere - 49#Mägise - 35...
- Imavere ParishImavere ParishImavere Parish is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 1,025 and an area of 139 km².-Villages:Imavere has 12 villages:...
- Järva-Jaani ParishJärva-Jaani ParishJärva-Jaani Parish is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 1,643 and an area of 126 km² .-Populated places:Järva-Jaani has a borough, Järva-Jaani, and 9 villages:*Jalalõpe*Jalgsema...
(includes the borough of Järva-JaaniJärva-JaaniJärva-Jaani is a borough in Järva County, central Estonia. It is the administrative center of Järva-Jaani Parish.-External links:*...
) - Kareda ParishKareda ParishKareda Parish is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 846 and an area of 91 km².-Populated places:...
- Koeru ParishKoeru Parish-Settlements:1 small borough: Koeru.26 villages: Abaja, Aruküla, Ervita, Jõeküla, Kalitsa, Kapu, Koidu-Ellavere, Kuusna, Laaneotsa, Liusvere, Merja, Norra, Preedi, Puhmu, Rõhu, Salutaguse, Santovi, Tammiku, Tudre, Udeva, Vahuküla, Väinjärve, Valila, Vao, Visusti and Vuti.-External links:...
- Koigi ParishKoigi ParishKoigi is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 1,177 and an area of 204.45 km².-Villages:...
- Paide ParishPaide ParishPaide Parish is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 1935 and an area of 300 km².-Villages:...
- Roosna-Alliku ParishRoosna-Alliku ParishRoosna-Alliku Parish is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It has a population of 1238 and an area of 132 km².-Settlements:1 small borough: Roosna-Alliku....
- Türi ParishTüri ParishTüri Parish is a rural municipality in Järva County, Estonia.On 16 October 2005 Kabala Parish, Oisu Parish, Town of Türi and the former Türi Parish were united to form the current Türi Parish....
(includes the town of TüriTüriTüri is a town in Järva County, Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Türi Parish. Since 2000, Türi is known as the "spring capital" of Estonia.- History :*1347 Türi first mentioned in historical records by the name of Turgel...
) - Väätsa Parish