Kallaste

Kallaste
Town
Main street of Kallaste

Flag
Coat of arms
Kallaste
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°39′55″N 27°9′44″E / 58.66528°N 27.16222°E / 58.66528; 27.16222Coordinates: 58°39′55″N 27°9′44″E / 58.66528°N 27.16222°E / 58.66528; 27.16222
Country Estonia
County Tartu County
Government
 • Mayor Maie Nisu
Area
 • Total 1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Population (2017)
 • Total 844
 • Rank 46th
 • Density 440/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Website www.kallaste.ee

Kallaste is a town in Peipsiääre Parish Tartu County, Estonia. It is located on the western shore of Lake Peipus. Most of the population are Russians, 15% being Estonians.

History

Kallaste was founded in the 18th century as a village of Russian Old Believers. It became a small borough (alevik) in 1921 and a town 1 May 1938.

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