Pädaste Explained

Pädaste
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:58.5514°N 23.2797°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Saare County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Muhu Parish
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1566
Population Total:48
Population As Of:01.01.2000

Pädaste (German: Peddast)[1] is a village on the Estonian island Muhu. It is located on the southern coast of the island by the Gulf of Riga. Administratively, Pädaste belongs to Muhu Parish, Saare County. In 2000, the village had a population of 48.[2]

Pädaste is most known for its eclectic manor house, the Pädaste manor. Pädaste manor is the only remaining manor house on Muhu island. It was established as a manorial estate in the 16th century.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.padaste.ee/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/5627826149_43b830c7a4.jpg German map of Peddast
  2. Web site: Pädaste küla. eestigiid.ee. 7 August 2012. et.
  3. Book: Sakk, Ivar . Estonian Manors - A Travelogue . Sakk & Sakk OÜ . 2004 . Tallinn . 326 . 9949-10-117-4 .