Maardu is a village in Jõelähtme Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[3] It is located southeast of the town of Maardu, just behind Lake Maardu. Maardu has a population of 123 (as of 1 January 2010).[2]
Maardu Manor (German: Maart) is located in the village.
Maardu was first mentioned in 1241 (Martækilæ) and the manor in 1397.[1]
Notable people
Notable people that were born or lived in Maardu includ ethe following:
- Evald Hermaküla (1941–2000), actor, born in Maardu
Gallery
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Maardu hiis, a sacred grove in Maardu.
References
- ^ a b "Maardu küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee.
- ^ a b "Elanike arv külade kaupa 01.01.2010" (in Estonian). Jõelahtme vald. Archived from the original on 2011-01-02.
- ^ Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014[dead link] (retrieved 27 July 2021)
External links
- Maardu Manor
- Maardu Manor at Estonian Manors Portal
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