Vorbuse Explained

Vorbuse should not be confused with Varbuse.

Vorbuse
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:58.4261°N 26.65°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Tartu County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Tartu urban municipality
Population Total:258
Population As Of:2011 Census

Vorbuse is a village in Tartu urban municipality, Tartu County in southern Estonia. It is located northwest of the city of Tartu, about 6km (04miles) from the city centre. Vorbuse is bordered by the Emajõgi River to the northeast and by the TallinnTartu road (part of E263) to the south. The Tallinn–Tartu railway passes through the village and crosses the Emajõgi over the Jänese railway bridge. As of the 2011 census, the village's population was 258.[1] Prior to the 2017 administrative reform of local governments, Vorbuse was located in Tähtvere Parish.

The wrestler August Pikker (1889–1976) was born in Vorbuse.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age. Statistics Estonia. 31 May 2013. 31 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Pikker, August Aleksander. ESBL. 12 May 2013. et.