Äksi Explained

Äksi
Settlement Type:Small borough
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:58.5231°N 26.6689°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1: Tartu County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2: Tartu Parish
Population Total:480
Population As Of:01.01.2020

Äksi is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Tartu Parish, Tartu County in Estonia. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Saadjärv, and has a population of 480 (as of 1 January 2020).[1] From the Middle Ages until the first half of the 20th century, Äksi was also known by variants of its German language name Ecks.

The Ice Age Centre, a museum about the latest ice age, is located in Äksi.[2]

There is a monument for the fallen soldiers of the Estonian War of Independence (1918-1920) in Äksi.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kohanimenõukogu koosoleku protokoll nr 34. EKI Place Names Board. 5. et.
  2. Web site: Contact. . Ice Age Centre. 2 September 2013.