Kaaruka Explained

Kaaruka
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1: Järva County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2: Paide
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1564
Population Total:78
Population As Of:31.12.2010

Kaaruka is a village in Paide municipality, Järva County in northern-central Estonia. Prior to the 2017 administrative reform in Estonia of local governments, it was located in Roosna-Alliku Parish.[1] The village is located just southeast of Roosna-Alliku, the former administrative centre of the Roosna-Alliku Parish.[2] It has a population of 78 (as of 31 December 2010).[3]

Kaaruka was first mentioned in 1564.[4]

Football players Meelis Rooba and Urmas Rooba were born in Kaaruka.

Writer Wimberg described Kaaruka as the main location of his 2002 novel "Lipamäe".

Notes and References

  1. (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  2. (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  3. Web site: Roosna-Alliku valla arengukava aastateks 2012–2020. Roosna-Alliku vald. 24 May 2012. 6. Estonian.
  4. Web site: Kaaruka küla. eestigiid.ee. 24 May 2012. Estonian.