| Raasiku Parish | |
| Native Name: | Raasiku vald |
| Native Name Lang: | est |
| Settlement Type: | Municipality of Estonia |
| Flag Size: | 90px |
| Mapsize: | 200px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Estonia |
| Subdivision Type1: | County |
| Subdivision Name1: | Harju County |
| Established Date: | 12.03.1992 |
| Seat Type: | Administrative centre |
| Seat: | Aruküla |
| Leader Title: | Rural Municipality Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Toomas Teeväli |
| Leader Name1: | Ardo Niinre |
| Area Total Km2: | 158.86 |
| Length Km: | 19 |
| Width Km: | 17 |
| Population Total: | 5369 |
| Population As Of: | 01.01.2024 |
| Population Density Km2: | Auto |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | automatic |
| Website: | www.raasiku.ee |
| Timezone: | EET |
| Utc Offset: | +2 |
| Iso Code: | EE-651 |
Raasiku Parish (Estonian: Raasiku vald) in Harju County is located in the south-eastern direction from the city of Tallinn. The main road leading through the parish is Jüri - Aruküla - Raasiku - Jägala road. The Tallinn - Tapa Railway goes through the northern border of the parish.
As for neighbouring administrative divisions, the parish is surrounded by Jõelähtme in the north, by Anija in the east, by Kose in the south and by Rae parish in the west.[1]
2 small towns: Aruküla, Raasiku
13 villages: Härma, Igavere, Järsi, Kalesi, Kiviloo, Kulli, Kurgla, Mallavere, Peningi, Perila, Pikavere, Rätla, Tõhelgi.[2]
Both the municipal flag and coat of arms have been in use since 1995.
The coat of arms of the municipality symbolizes the beautiful pine forest of Aruküla, pine-like perseverance that helps people promote the economy and spiritual life of their home region. The green diagonal area resembles the other biggest small borough Raasiku with its small drumlins surrounding the small borough. Green resembles nature and silver hope and purity.[3]
As of 1 March 2020, the Government structure is as follows:
| Mayor's Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toivo Veenre | 12 March 1992 | October 1996 | |
| Olev Rähni | October 1996 | October 1999 | |
| Andre Sepp | November 1999 | 5 April 2011 | |
| Aare Ets | 10 May 2011 | December 2013 | |
| Raivo Uukkivi | December 2013 | October 2017 | |
| Andre Sepp | 31 October 2017 | November 2021 | |
| Raul Siem | 23 November 2021 | 15 September 2023 | |
| Toomas Teeväli | 16 October 2023 | Present |
Raasiku is the birthplace of chess player Aino Kukk (1930-2006), who won the Estonian Women's Chess Championship in 1955.