Maardu | |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Estonia |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Estonia |
Coordinates: | 59.4319°N 25.0169°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Estonia |
Subdivision Type1: | County |
Subdivision Name1: | Harju County |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Jõelähtme Parish |
Established Title: | First mentioned |
Established Date: | 1241 |
Population Total: | 123 |
Population As Of: | 01.01.2010 |
Maardu is a village in Jõelähtme Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[1] It is located southeast of the town of Maardu, just behind Lake Maardu. Maardu has a population of 123 (as of 1 January 2010).[2]
Maardu Manor (German: Maart) is located in the village.
Maardu was first mentioned in 1241 (Martækilæ) and the manor in 1397.[3]
Notable people that were born or lived in Maardu includ ethe following: