Sooru Explained

Sooru
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:57.8542°N 26.1192°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Valga County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Valga Parish
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1388
Area Total Km2:14.62
Population Total:295
Population As Of:01.01.2011
Population Density Km2:auto

Sooru is a village in Valga Parish, Valga County in southern Estonia. It's located about 10 km northeast of the town of Valga. Sooru has a population of 295 (as of 2011) and an area of 14.62 km2.[1] Sooru borders the Väike Emajõgi River on its northeastern side.

Sooru Manor was first mentioned in 1388 as Sore (also known as Soorhof, Soor and Sora). Until its dispossession in 1920–1922 the manor had many owners. In 1922 a local elementary school was established in the manor house. The main building was burned down in 1944 during World War II.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sooru küla. Tõlliste vald. 12 May 2011. Estonian.
  2. Web site: Sooru küla ajalugu. sooru.ee. 12 May 2011. Estonian.