Viljandi County

   

Viljandi County or Viljandimaa (Estonian: Viljandi maakond or Viljandimaa) is a County or maakond of Estonia. It is located in southern Estonia bordering to Pärnu, Järva, Jõgeva, Tartu and Valga counties.


Viljandi maakond
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County EE-84
County Capital Viljandi
County Governor  
Province Livonia
Area x,xxx km²
Population
 - Total (year)
 - Density
x,xxx
x.x/km²
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History

Viljandimaa was an important centre of commerce and power in the middle ages — there are a number of castle ruins there.

County Government

The County Government (Maakonnavalitsus) is lead by a Governor (maavanem).

Municipalities

  • Abja
  • Halliste
  • Karksi
  • Kolga-Jaani
  • Kõo
  • Kõpu
  • Olustvere
  • Paistu
  • Pärsti
  • Saarepeedi
  • Suure-Jaani
  • Tarvastu
  • Vastemõisa
  • Viiratsi

Geography

Miscellaneous topics

External Links

  • Viljandi (http://www.viljandimaa.ee/) - Official site


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