Haanja

Haanja
Haani (in Võro)
Village
View from the Suur Munamägi observation tower.
Haanja
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 57°43′08″N 27°03′08″E / 57.71889°N 27.05222°E / 57.71889; 27.05222Coordinates: 57°43′08″N 27°03′08″E / 57.71889°N 27.05222°E / 57.71889; 27.05222
Country  Estonia
County Võru County
Municipality Haanja Parish
Population (2004[1])
 • Total 191

Haanja (Võro: Haani; German: Hahnshof) is a village in Võru County, in southeastern Estonia. It's located 16 km south from the town of Võru. Haanja is the administrative centre of Haanja Parish. The village had a population of 191 (as of 2004).[1]

Suur Munamägi, the highest peak in Estonia (and the Baltic states), reaching 318 metres (1,043 ft) above sea level, is located in Haanja.

Haanja has a well renowned ski centre.

References

  1. 1 2 "Haanja valla arengukava 2005–2014" (PDF) (in Estonian). Haanja vald. p. 6.
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