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Raasiku Parish
Raasiku Parish () in Harju County is located in the south-eastern direction from the city of Tallinn. The main road leading through the parish is Jüri - Aruküla - Raasiku - Jägala road. The Tallinn - Tapa Railway goes through the northern border of the parish. Demographics As for neighbouring administrative divisions, the parish is surrounded by Jõelähtme in the north, by Anija in the east, by Kose in the south and by Rae parish in the west. ''2 small towns:'' Aruküla, Raasiku ''13 villages:'' Härma, Igavere, Järsi, Kalesi, Kiviloo, Kulli, Kurgla, Mallavere, Peningi, Perila, Pikavere, Rätla, Tõhelgi. Religion Symbolics Both the municipal flag and coat of arms have been in use since 1995. The coat of arms of the municipality symbolizes the beautiful pine forest of Aruküla, pine-like perseverance that helps people promote the economy and spiritual life of their home region. The green diagonal area resembles the other biggest small borough Raas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raasiku
Raasiku () is a borough () in Raasiku Parish, Harju County, Estonia, with a population of 1,372 (2020). Although situated in a parish with the same name, Raasiku is not the official administrative centre of the municipality (which is Aruküla, located some kilometres or one railway station closer to Tallinn). The settlement started to grow in the 19th century around the railway station. The Raasiku manor (first mentioned in 1497) was established on the grounds of the earlier Kaemla (Keamol) village and in the middle ages it belonged to Padise Abbey. There is a primary school (since 1717), community centre, library, health care centre, pharmacy, kindergarten and two grocery stores in Raasiku. Also, some industrial manufacturers operate there: ''AS Mistra-Autex'' produces car carpets and wall finishing materials; ''AS Raasiku Elekter'' makes electrical equipment and metal products. Harju-Jaani John the Baptist Lutheran Church is in Raasiku. The current church building was built i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
