Saadjärve
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 | |
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 Saadjärve manor | |
  Saadjärve Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°32′20″N 26°41′16″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Tartu County |
| Municipality | Tartu Parish |
| Population (01.01.2012[1]) | |
| • Total | 118 |
Saadjärve manor
The manor and Lake Saadjärv.
The site of an ancient Estonian settlement inside the centre of the 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).
References
- "Rahvastik" (in Estonian). Tartu vald. p. 11. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- Sakk, Ivar (2004). Estonian Manors - A Travelogue. Tallinn: Sakk & Sakk OÜ. p. 220. ISBN 9949-10-117-4.
| Harju County | |
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| Hiiu County | |
| Ida-Viru County | |
| Järva County | |
| Jõgeva County | |
| Lääne County | |
| Lääne-Viru County | |
| Pärnu County | |
| Põlva County | |
| Rapla County | |
| Saare County | |
| Tartu County | |
| Valga County | |
| Viljandi County | |
| Võru County | |
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