Risti Parish Explained

Risti Parish
Native Name:Risti vald
Settlement Type:Former municipality of Estonia
Flag Size:125px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Lääne County
Seat Type:Administrative centre
Seat:Risti
Area Total Km2:167.8
Population Total:863
Population As Of:2008
Population Density Km2:auto

Risti Parish (Estonian: Risti vald) was a rural municipality in Lääne County, Estonia,[1] that existed from 1992 to 2013.

After the municipal elections held on 20 October 2013, Risti Parish was merged with neighbouring Oru and Taebla parishes and a new Lääne-Nigula Parish was established.

In 2008 it had a population of 863 and an area of 167.8 km2.

Populated places

Risti Parish had 1 small borough (Risti) and 4 villages: Jaakna, Kuijõe, Piirsalu and Rõuma.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: X-GIS(4) Portal . xgis.maaamet.ee . 3 February 2022.