Saadjärve Explained

Saadjärve
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:58.5389°N 26.6878°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Tartu County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Tartu Parish
Population Total:118
Population As Of:01.01.2012

Saadjärve is a village in Tartu Parish, Tartu County in Estonia. It is located about 17 km north of the city of Tartu, on the eastern shore of Lake Saadjärv. Saadjärve has a population of 118 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]

Saadjärve manor

Saadjärve estate (German: Sadjerw) is mentioned for the first time in historical records in 1557. During the course of history, it has belonged to a variety of Baltic German local aristocratic families. The present building dates from the late 18th or early 19th century.[2]

Notable residents

Saadjärve is the birthplace of Estonian politician Johannes Sikkar (1897–1960).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rahvastik. Tartu vald. 10 November 2012. 11. et.
  2. Book: Sakk, Ivar . Estonian Manors - A Travelogue . Sakk & Sakk OÜ . 2004 . Tallinn . 220. 9949-10-117-4 .