Maardu (village) explained

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

Notable people that were born or lived in Maardu includ ethe following:

External links

Notes and References

  1. (retrieved 27 July 2021)
  2. Web site: Elanike arv külade kaupa 01.01.2010. Jõelahtme vald. Estonian. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110102010456/http://joelahtme.ee/public/files/Elanike%20arv%20kylade%20kaupa%2001_01_2010.xls. 2011-01-02.
  3. Web site: Maardu küla. eestigiid.ee. Estonian.