Metstaguse Explained

Metstaguse
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:59.0486°N 25.8508°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Järva County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Järva Parish
Population Total:39
Population As Of:2011 Census

Metstaguse is a village in Järva Parish, Järva County in central Estonia. It is located just northwest of Järva-Jaani, the administrative centre of the municipality. As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 39.[1]

Metstaguse is the location of Metstaguse knight manor (Metztacken), which was first mentioned in 1586. The modest one-storey wooden main building was constructed at the end of the 19th century.[2]

Largest employer in the village is OÜ Metstaguse Agro, a milk and cereal producer.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age. Statistics Estonia. 5 July 2013. 31 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Metstaguse Manor. Estonian Manors Portal. 5 July 2013.