Paidra Explained

Paidra
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:57.9164°N 27.1803°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Võru County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Võru Parish
Area Total Km2:5.8
Population Total:42
Population As Of:31.05.2010
Population Density Km2:auto

Paidra is a village in Võru Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. It's located about 13km (08miles) northeast of the town of Võru, by the Võru–Räpina road (nr 65). The Võhandu River passes through Paidra. There's also a lake situated on the eastern side of the village. Paidra has an area of 5.8 km2 and a population of 42 (as of 31 May 2010).[1]

August Sabbe (1909–1978), who is considered the last surviving Estonian Forest Brother, was born and lived in Paidra by the Võhandu River. Later he also lived in a bunker there in Paidra, where he was ambushed and killed at the age of 69.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lasva valla arengukava 2012-2020+. Lasva vald. 4 August 2012. 14. et.