municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality ...

( et, omavalitsus, plural ) is the smallest administrative subdivision of

Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and t ...

. Each municipality is a unit of self-government with its representative and executive bodies. The municipalities in Estonia cover the entire territory of the country. Municipalities in Estonia are of two types: *Urban municipalities or towns (, singular ) *Rural municipalities or

parish A parish is a territorial entity in many Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest, often termed a parish priest, who might be assisted by one or ...

es (, singular ). There is no other status distinction between them. Municipalities may contain one or several settlements. All but 5 urban municipalities (

Haapsalu Haapsalu () is a seaside resort town located on the west coast of Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Lääne County, and on 1 January 2020 it had a population of 9,375. Description Haapsalu has been well known for centuries for its ...

Narva-Jõesuu Narva-Jõesuu (; russian: Усть-Нарва, ''Ust'-Narva'', Нарва-Йыэсуу, Усть-Нарова) is a town in Ida-Viru County, in northeastern Estonia. Geography It is located on the country's northern Baltic coast of the Gulf o ...

Paide Paide is a town in Estonia and the capital of Järva County, one of the 15 counties of Estonia. Etymology Paide's German name ''Weißenstein'' (originally ''Wittenstein'' or ''Wittensten'' in Low German) means "white stone". This name was de ...

Pärnu Pärnu () is the fourth largest city in Estonia. Situated in southwest Estonia, Pärnu is located south of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, and west of Estonia's second largest city, Tartu. The city sits off the coast of Pärnu Bay, an inlet o ...

and

Tartu Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after the Northern European country's political and financial capital, Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 91,407 (as of 2021). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast o ...

) plus 1 rural municipality ( Ruhnu) contain only one settlement. As of 2017, there are no longer any "borough-parishes", i.e. rural municipalities with only one borough-type settlement. Ruhnu Parish contains only one village and is therefore a "village-parish". Some municipalities are divided into districts. The 8 urban districts (, singular ) of Tallinn have limited self-government, while other urban districts are formed for administrative purposes. Some rural districts () have limited self-government, while other types of rural districts do not. Municipalities range in population from

Tallinn Tallinn () is the most populous and capital city of Estonia. Situated on a bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn has a population of 437,811 (as of 2022) and administratively lies in the Harju '' ...

with 427,500 inhabitants to Ruhnu with 68. Previously, as over two-thirds of the municipalities had a population of under 3,000, many of them found it advantageous to co-operate in providing services and carrying out administrative functions. After the administrative reform was completed in October 2017, there are total of 79 municipalities, 15 of which are urban and 64 rural. 51 of the present municipalities were the result of mergers, 28 remain unchanged. After the reform small municipalities with under 5,000 inhabitants have been reduced from a number of 169 to 15. The number of councillors was reduced from 2,026 to 1,019. The municipalities are:

List

Gallery of Maps

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Structure of local authorities

In each municipality there is a

local government Local government is a generic term for the lowest tiers of public administration within a particular sovereign state. This particular usage of the word government refers specifically to a level of administration that is both geographically-lo ...

as well as a

council A council is a group of people who come together to consult, deliberate, or make decisions. A council may function as a legislature, especially at a town, city or county/shire level, but most legislative bodies at the state/provincial or nati ...

. The council () is a representative body elected by the residents of a municipality for a term of three years. The members of the council elect a chairman (), who organises the council's work and represents the municipality. The government () is an executive body formed by the council. It is headed by a mayor ( in towns, in parishes), who is appointed for a four-year term. The mayor cannot be the chairman of the council. Other members of the government are chosen by the mayor with the approval of the council.

Former municipalities

The list of municipalities that have merged or lost existence between 1995 and 2017. *1996 ** Pärnu-Jaagupi borough was merged into Halinga Parish *1998 ** Abja-Paluoja town was merged into

Abja Parish Abja Parish ( et, Abja vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County. In 2009, it had a population of 2,719 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of . After the municipal elections held on 15 October 2017, Abja Parish was merged w ...

*1999 **

Otepää Otepää (formerly Nuustaku) is a town in Valga County, southern Estonia, it is the administrative centre of Otepää Parish. Otepää is a popular skiing resort, popularly known as the "winter capital" of Estonia (in contrast to the "summer c ...

town and

Pühajärve Parish Pühajärve Parish ( et, Pühajärve vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Valga County. The parish existed until 1950 and was re-established in 1991. In 1999, the parish was merged with Otepää town and new parish was named to Otepää ...

formed

Otepää Parish Otepää Parish ( et, Otepää vald) is a rural municipality in Valga County, southern Estonia. It includes the town of Otepää. Settlements ;Town Otepää ;Small boroughs Puka - Sangaste ;Villages Ädu - Arula- Ilmjärve - Kääriku ...

** Lihula town was merged into

Lihula Parish Lihula Parish ( et, Lihula vald) was a rural municipality in Lääne County, Estonia. It had a population of 2,652 (as of 1 January 2010) and an area of . In 2017, Lihula Parish, Hanila Parish, Koonga Parish, and Varbla Parish were merged to f ...

Võsu Võsu is a small borough ( et, alevik) in Lääne-Viru County, in Haljala Parish, in Estonia. It was the administrative centre of Vihula Parish. As of 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 334. In 1971–1999 Võsu was a borough (), i ...

borough was merged into

Vihula Parish Vihula Parish ( et, Vihula vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It had a population of 1,939 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 364.28 km2. Settlements There was 1 small borough ( Võsu) and 52 villages: Aa ...

Karksi-Nuia Karksi-Nuia (before 1987 ''Nuia'') is a town in Mulgi Parish, Viljandi County, southern Estonia close to the Latvian border. The nearest villages are Univere to the west, Polli and Karksi to the north, and Kõvaküla to the south. History Kark ...

town was merged into

Karksi Parish Karksi Parish ( et, Karksi vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County. In 2009, it has a population of 4,041 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 321.45 km². After the municipal elections held on 15 October 2017, Karksi ...

**Kaarma Parish and

Kuressaare Parish Kuressaare Parish ( et, Kuressaare vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Saare County. The parish was formed in 1938. It existed until 1950. The parish was re-established in 1992. In 1999 the parish was merged with Kaarma Parish Kaarm ...

formed

Kaarma Parish Kaarma Parish was a municipality of Saare County, Estonia next to Kuressaare. In 2014, it was merged with the municipalities of Kärla and Lümanda to become the Lääne-Saare municipality. The municipality had a population of 4,608 (as of 1 ...

** Antsla town was merged into

Antsla Parish Antsla Parish ( et, Antsla vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. Settlements ;Town Antsla ;Small boroughs Kobela - Vana-Antsla ;Villages Anne - Antsu - Haabsaare - Jõepera - Kaika - Kassi - Kikkaoja - Kirikuküla - ...

*2002 ** Kehra town was merged into

Anija Parish Anija Parish ( et, Anija vald) is a rural municipality in Harju County, Estonia, consisting of 33 settlements. The parish has a population of 6274 and covers an area of . The administrative centre of the municipality is Kehra. The municipality ...

Rapla Rapla (German: ''Rappel'') is a town in central Estonia, the capital of Rapla County and the centre of Rapla Parish. The oldest records date back to 1241 in the Danish Census Book, when it was said that it was a small village with 8 acres of c ...

town was merged into

Rapla Parish Rapla Parish ( et, Rapla vald) is an Estonian municipality located in Rapla County. It has a population of 13,193 (as of 1 January 2019) and an area of 859 km2. Settlements ;Town: Rapla ;Small boroughs: Alu - Hagudi - Kaiu - Kuusiku ;Vill ...

Räpina Räpina ( vro, Räpinä, german: Rappin) is a town in Põlva County, Estonia. Räpina was administrative centre of Räpina raion from 1950 until 1961, currently it is the administrative centre of Räpina Parish. The oldest commercial enter ...

town was merged into

Räpina Parish Räpina Parish ( et, Räpina vald; vro, Räpinä vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Põlva County. It has a population of 4,611 (as of 2017) and an area of 265.93 km². Settlements ;Town: Räpina ;Small borough: Võõpsu ;Vi ...

Kohila Kohila (formerly also Kapa-Kohila, german: Koil, Kappakoil) is a borough ( et, alev) in Rapla County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative center of Kohila Parish. Kohila has a population of 3,505 (as of 1 January 2006). Kohila has a rail ...

borough was merged into

Kohila Parish Kohila Parish ( et, Kohila vald) is the northernmost municipality of Rapla County, Estonia. It has a population of 5,925 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of . Settlements ;Borough: Kohila ;Small boroughs: Aespa - Hageri - Prillimäe ;Villa ...

Märjamaa Märjamaa is a borough ( et, alev) in Rapla County, Estonia. It is the administrative center of Märjamaa Parish. Märjamaa has a population of 2,961 as of 29 November 2012, making it the largest settlement in the whole of Märjamaa Parish. ...

borough, Märjamaa Parish and

Loodna Parish Loodna Parish ( et, Loodna vald) was a rural municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is ...

formed

Märjamaa Parish Märjamaa Parish ( et, Märjamaa vald) is an Estonian municipality located in Rapla County. It had a population of 7,015 (as of November 2012) and an area of 1,164 km2 (336.54 mi2). Märjamaa Parish was the biggest municipality in Est ...

*2005 ** Tapa town,

Saksi Parish Saksi Parish ( et, Saksi vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County Lääne-Viru County ( et, Lääne-Viru maakond or ''Lääne-Virumaa'') is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is in northern Estonia, on the south coast of ...

and

Lehtse Parish Lehtse Parish ( et, Lehtse vald) was a rural Municipalities of Estonia, municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. The parish existed until 1950. The parish was re-established in 1991. In 2005 the parish was liquidated. References

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formed

Tapa Parish Tapa Parish ( et, Tapa vald) is a rural municipality in Lääne-Viru County in northern Estonia. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Tapa. It is located 70 km east of Estonia's capital, Tallinn. History Tapa ...

Jõhvi Jõhvi is a town in northeastern Estonia, and the administrative centre of the Ida-Viru County. The town is also an administrative centre of Jõhvi Parish. It is situated about 50 km west of the Estonia–Russia international border. H ...

town was merged into Jõhvi Parish **Kuusalu Parish and Loksa Parish formed

Kuusalu Parish Kuusalu Parish ( et, Kuusalu vald) is a rural municipality in northern Estonia, the largest in Harju County. After joining with the adjacent Loksa Parish in 2005, the municipality has now a population of 6,863 (as of 1 January 2009) and covers an ...

Kilingi-Nõmme Kilingi-Nõmme is a town in Pärnu County, southwestern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Saarde Parish. It's located on the intersection of Valga– Uulu (Valga–Pärnu, nr 6) and Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme (nr 92) roads, abou ...

town, Saarde Parish and

Tali Parish Tali Parish ( et, Tali vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Pärnu County. It had a population of 743 (2003) and an area of 194.43 km². On 16 June 2005 Tali Parish joined with Saarde Parish Saarde is a municipality located in ...

formed

Saarde Parish Saarde is a municipality located in Pärnu County, one of the 15 counties of Estonia. Settlements ;Town: Kilingi-Nõmme ;Small borough: Tihemetsa ;Villages: Allikukivi - Ilvese - Jaamaküla - Jäärja - Kalda - Kalita - Kamali - Kanakü ...

Suure-Jaani Suure-Jaani is a town in the northern part of the county of Viljandimaa in Põhja-Sakala rural municipality, 25 kilometres north of the town of Viljandi. Until 2017, Suure-Jaani was the administrative centre of Suure-Jaani rural municipality. ...

town,

Olustvere Parish Olustvere Parish ( et, Olustvere vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County Viljandi County ( et, Viljandi maakond or ''Viljandimaa''; german: Kreis Fellin) is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in southern Estonia ...

, Suure-Jaani Parish and Vastemõisa Parish formed

Suure-Jaani Parish Suure-Jaani Parish ( et, Suure-Jaani vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County. It had a population of 6,178 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 742.83 km2. Settlements ;Town Suure-Jaani ;Small borough Olustvere ;Villa ...

** Türi town, Türi Parish,

Oisu Parish Oisu Parish ( et, Oisu vald) was a rural municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is sub ...

and

Kabala Parish Kabala Parish ( et, Kabala vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. Before 1950, the parish belonged to Viljandi County Viljandi County ( et, Viljandi maakond or ''Viljandimaa''; german: Kreis Fellin) is one of 15 counties ...

formed

Türi Parish Türi Parish ( et, Türi Vald) is a rural municipality in Järva County, Estonia. On 16 October 2005 Kabala Parish, Oisu Parish, Town of Türi and the former Türi Parish were united to form a new Türi Parish. On 2017 the parishes of Türi, ...

** Tamsalu town was merged into

Tamsalu Parish Tamsalu Parish ( et, Tamsalu vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It had a population of 3,726 (as of 2017) and an area of 214.61 km2. Settlements ;Town Tamsalu ;Small borough Sääse ;Villages Aavere, Alu ...

*2009 ** Kaisma Parish and Vändra Parish formed Vändra Parish *2013 ** Pärsti Parish, Paistu Parish, Viiratsi Parish and Saarepeedi Parish formed

Viljandi Parish Viljandi Parish ( et, Viljandi vald) is a rural municipality of Viljandi County, Estonia. It is located around the town of Viljandi, but does not include it. Viljandi Parish was established by merging four municipalities: Paistu, Pärsti, Sa ...

Põlva Põlva () is a town in southeastern Estonia, the capital of Põlva County, and the centre of Põlva Parish. Põlva is home for the Intsikurmu Song Festival Grounds, which regularly hosts concerts and summer activities, situated in a small fo ...

town was merged into

Põlva Parish Põlva Parish ( et, Põlva vald) is a rural municipality in Põlva County, southeastern Estonia. On 1 January 2009, it had a population of 3,882 and an area of 228.63 km². In October 2013, the town of Põlva (formerly a separate municipalit ...

**Kose Parish and

Kõue Parish Kõue Parish ( et, Kõue vald) was a rural municipality in Harju County, Estonia. In October 2013, Kõue Parish was merged with neighbouring Kose Parish and therefore ceased to exist. On 1 January 2009, the municipality had a population of 1, ...

formed

Kose Parish Kose Parish ( et, Kose vald) is a rural municipality in northern Estonia. It is a part of Harju County. The municipality has a population of 5,737 (as of 1 January 2004) and covers an area of . The population density is 24.2 inhabitants per km2. ...

Lavassaare Lavassaare is a borough ( et, alev) in Audru Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finlan ...

borough was merged into Audru Parish **

Kärdla Kärdla (; sv, ; german: Kertel) is the only town on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. It is the capital of Hiiu County and the administrative center of Hiiumaa Parish. Geography Kärdla is located on the northeastern coast of Hiiumaa, by the T ...

town and Kõrgessaare Parish formed

Hiiu Parish Hiiu Parish ( et, Hiiu vald) was a rural municipality of Hiiu County, Estonia. It occupied the northwestern part of the Hiiumaa island. The population was about 5000 (as of 26 June 2013), about 3600 of whom lived in the parish seat. Hiiu Par ...

** Oru Parish, Risti Parish and Taebla Parish formed

Lääne-Nigula Parish Lääne-Nigula Parish ( et, Lääne-Nigula vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne County. It has a population of 7,041 (as of 1 January 2019) and an area of . Lääne-Nigula Parish was established by merging Oru, Risti and Taeb ...

** Püssi town, Maidla Parish and Lüganuse Parish formed Lüganuse Parish *2014 **

, Kärla Parish and Lümanda Parish formed

Lääne-Saare Parish Lääne-Saare Parish ( et, Lääne-Saare vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Saare County. It was located on the western part of Saaremaa island. The municipality has a population of ca 7,200 and an area of 807 km2. Lääne-Saare ...

*2017 **

Aegviidu Aegviidu is a borough ( et, alev) in Anija Parish, Harju County. The borough has a population of 706 (as of 1 January 2017) and covers an area of . The population density is . Aegviidu is located in the crossing of the Tallinn–Saint Petersb ...

borough was merged into

Keila Parish Keila Parish ( et, Keila vald) was a rural municipality in north-western Estonia. It was a part of Harju County. The municipality had a population of 3,995 (as of 1 January 2004) and covered an area of 178.97 km2. The population density was ...

Padise Parish Padise Parish ( et, Padise vald) was a rural municipality in Harju County, north-western Estonia. It covered an area of 366.55 km² and had a population of 1,771. The administrative centre of Padise Parish was Padise village. It is located ...

Vasalemma Parish Vasalemma Parish ( et, Vasalemma vald) was a rural municipality in north-western Estonia. It was a part of Harju County. The municipality had a population of 4,991 (as of 1 January 2012) and covers an area of 38.66 km2. The population densit ...

and

Paldiski Paldiski is a town and Baltic Sea port situated on the Pakri Peninsula of northwestern Estonia. Since 2017, it's the administrative centre of Lääne-Harju Parish of Harju County. Previously a village of Estonia-Swedes known by the historical ...

town formed

Lääne-Harju Parish Lääne-Harju Parish ( et, Lääne-Harju vald) is a rural municipality in northern Estonia. It is a part of Harju County. The municipality has a population of 12,865 (as of 1 January 2019) and covers an area of 645.71 km². The population de ...

Saue Saue is a town in north-western Estonia. It's the administrative centre of Saue Parish in Harju County. The territory of Saue is and population about 5,800. Closest centres are Tallinn (), Keila (), Saku () and Laagri (). Geography Sau ...

town, Saue Parish, Kernu Parish and

Nissi Parish Nissi Parish ( et, Nissi vald) was a rural municipality in northern Estonia. It was a part of Harju County. The municipality had a population of 3,281 (as of 1 January 2007) and covered an area of . The population density is . The current mayor ( ...

formed

Saue Parish Saue Parish ( Estonian: ''Saue vald'') is a rural municipality in Harju County, north-western Estonia. The administrative centre of Saue Parish is Saue. It is situated in the suburban area of Estonia's capital, Tallinn. After the administrat ...

, Emmaste Parish,

Käina Parish Käina Parish was a rural municipality of Hiiu County, Estonia on the southeastern part of the island. Settlements There was 1 small borough () Käina and 34 villages: Aadma, Allika, Esiküla, Jõeküla, Kaasiku, Kaigutsi, Kassari, Kleemu, ...

and Pühalepa Parish formed

Hiiumaa Parish Hiiumaa Parish ( Estonian: ''Hiiumaa vald'') is a rural municipality of Estonia on the island of Hiiumaa. Hiiumaa Parish was established by merging Emmaste Parish, Hiiu Parish, Käina Parish and Pühalepa Parish after the municipal elections hel ...

Kiviõli Kiviõli (russian: Кивиыли) is an industrial town in Ida-Viru County, Estonia. The settlement was founded in 1922 and became a town in 1946. The main industry is oil shale mining, which gives the town its name (literally "stone oil"). ...

town, Lüganuse Parish and Sonda Parish formed Lüganuse Parish **

Alajõe Parish Alajõe Parish was a rural municipality of Ida-Viru County in northern Estonia. It had a population of 1024 and an area of . Villages Alajõe - Karjamaa - Katase - Remniku - Smolnitsa - Uusküla - Vasknarva Vasknarva (russian: Сыр� ...

Iisaku Parish Iisaku Parish was a rural municipality of Ida-Viru County in northern Estonia. It had a population of 1425 and an area of 258 km². Settlements ;Small borough: Iisaku ;Villages: Alliku - Imatu - Jõuga - Kasevälja - Kauksi - Kolda ...

Illuka Parish Illuka Parish ( et, Illuka vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Ida-Viru County. It had a population of 1013 and an area of 517 km². Villages Agusalu, Edivere, Illuka, Jaama, Kaatermu, Kaidma, Kamarna, Karoli, Kuremäe, Kivinõ ...

Mäetaguse Parish Mäetaguse Parish ( et, Mäetaguse vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Ida-Viru County. It had a population of 1,556 (2005) and an area of 285 km² (110 mi²). Populated places Mäetaguse Parish had a small borough, Mäet ...

and

Tudulinna Parish Tudulinna Parish ( et, Tudulinna vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Ida-Viru County. It had a population of 629 (2006) and an area of 270 km². Populated places ; Small borough Tudulinna ; Villages Kellassaare, Lemmaku, Oonu ...

formed

Alutaguse Parish Alutaguse Parish ( et, Alutaguse vald) is a rural municipality in Ida-Viru County. The administrative centre is Iisaku.http://www.alutagusevald.ee/ (accessed 5 March 2020) Settlements ;Boroughs Iisaku, Mäetaguse Mäetaguse is a small bor ...

**Toila Parish,

Kohtla Parish Kohtla Parish ( et, Kohtla vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Ida-Viru County. It has a population of 1640 (2014) and an area of 101 km². Villages Amula, Järve, Kaasikaia, Kaasikvälja, Kabelimetsa, Kohtla, Kukruse, Mõisam ...

and

Kohtla-Nõmme Kohtla-Nõmme is a borough ( et, alev) in Toila Parish, in Ida-Viru County, in northeastern Estonia. It had a population of 1,047 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 4.64 km². In 1930s New Consolidated Gold Fields opened a shale oil extract ...

borough formed

Toila Parish Toila is a small borough (') in Ida-Viru County, in northeastern Estonia. It is located about northeast of the town of Jõhvi, on the coast of Narva Bay (part of the Gulf of Finland). Toila is known as an important sea resort in Estonia, with ...

town and

Vaivara Parish Vaivara Parish is a former municipality of Ida-Viru County in northern Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across fro ...

formed Narva-Jõesuu (urban municipality) ** Albu Parish, Ambla Parish,

Imavere Parish Imavere Parish ( et, Imavere vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It had a population of 1,025 (2006) and an area of 139 km². Villages , Imavere Parish had 13 villages: Eistvere, Hermani, Imavere, Jalametsa, J� ...

, Järva-Jaani, Kareda Parish, Koeru Parish and

Koigi Parish Koigi ( et, Koigi vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It had a population of 1,177 (as of 2004) and an area of 204.45 km². Villages Huuksi - Kahala - Keri - Koigi - Lähevere - Prandi - Päinurme - Pätsaver ...

formed Järva Parish **Türi Parish, Väätsa Parish and Käru Parish formed

town,

Paide Parish Paide Parish ( et, Paide vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It had a population of 1935 (as of 2004) and an area of 300 km². Nurmsi Airfield (ICAO: EENI) is located in the parish. During the Cold War, it hosted ...

and

Roosna-Alliku Parish Roosna-Alliku Parish ( et, Roosna-Alliku vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Järva County. It had a population of 1238 (as of 2007) and an area of 132 km². Settlements 1 small borough: Roosna-Alliku. 12 villages: Allikjärve, ...

formed Paide (urban municipality) **

Jõgeva Jõgeva (german: Laisholm) is a small town in Estonia with a population of around 5000 people. It is the capital of Jõgeva Parish and Jõgeva County. History Jõgeva was first mentioned in 1599 as ''Jagiwa'' manor, being established only rec ...

town, Jõgeva Parish,

Palamuse Parish Palamuse ( et, Palamuse vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Jõgeva County. It had a population of 2,509 (2006) and an area of 216 km². Populated places Palamuse Parish had one small borough, Palamuse, and 25 villages: Änkküla ...

, most of

Torma Parish Torma Parish ( et, Torma vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Jõgeva County. It had a population of 2,472 (2006) and an area of 349.3 km². Populated places Torma Parish had 2 small boroughs and 24 villages. ; Small boroughs Torm ...

and some parts of

Puurmani Parish Puurmani Parish ( et, Puurmani vald) was a rural municipality in eastern Estonia. It was a part of Jõgeva County. The municipality had a population of 1,895 (as of 1 January 2004) and covered an area of 292.56 km². The population density w ...

formed

Jõgeva Parish Jõgeva Parish ( et, Jõgeva vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Jõgeva County. It has a population of 13,513 (2018) and an area of 458 km² (177 mi²). Populated places ;Towns: Jõgeva (administrative center) ;Small b ...

Põltsamaa Põltsamaa (german: Oberpahlen) is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, Estonia. The town is situated on the Põltsamaa River, and features a 13th-century castle. Gallery Põltsamaa Jõgi.jpg, Põltsamaa River Põltsamaa Vabadussõja ...

town, Põltsamaa Parish,

Pajusi Parish Pajusi ( et, Pajusi vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Jõgeva County. It had a population of 1,623 (2003) and an area of 232.4 km². Villages Pajusi Parish had 23 villages: Aidu, Arisvere, Kaave, Kalana, Kauru, Kose, Kõpu, ...

and most of

formed

Põltsamaa Parish Põltsamaa ( et, Põltsamaa vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Jõgeva County. It has a population of 2722 (2001) and an area of 416.9 km² (161.0 mi²). Populated places Põltsamaa Parish has one town, 3 small boroughs, a ...

** Mustvee town, Kasepää Parish, Saare Parish,

Lohusuu Parish Lohusuu Parish ( et, Lohusuu vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Ida-Viru County Ida-Viru County ( et, Ida-Viru maakond or ''Ida-Virumaa'') is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is the most north-eastern part of the country. The count ...

Avinurme Parish Avinurme Parish was a rural municipality of Ida-Viru County in northern Estonia. It had a population of 1536 and an area of . Settlements ;Small borough: Avinurme ;Villages: Adraku, Alekere, Änniksaare, Kaevussaare, Kiissa, Kõrve, Kõrve ...

and some parts of

formed

Mustvee Parish Mustvee Parish ( et, Mustvee vald) is a rural municipality in Jõgeva County. It includes the town of Mustvee.https://mustveevald.kovtp.ee/ (accessed 5 March 2020) Settlements ;Town Mustvee ;Boroughs Avinurme, Lohusuu ;Villages There are 56 ...

town and

Ridala Parish Ridala ( et, Ridala vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne County. It had a population of 3,245 (2016) and an area of . In 2007 it was merged with the city of Haapsalu to establish the Haapsalu urban municipality. Part of t ...

formed

Haapsalu (urban municipality) , settlement_type = Municipality of Estonia , image_skyline = , imagesize = , image_caption = , image_flag = Haapsalu lipp.svg , flag_size ...

**Lääne-Nigula Parish, Martna Parish,

Kullamaa Parish Kullamaa ( et, Kullamaa vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne County. It had a population of 1398 (2006) and an area of 224.6 km². Populated places Kullamaa Parish had 14 villages: Jõgisoo, Kalju, Kastja, Koluvere, ...

Nõva Parish Nõva ( et, Nõva vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne County. It had a population of 465 (2008) and an area of 129.6 km². During the administrative reform of Estonian local governments in 2017, a new local government unit ...

and Noarootsi Parish formed

**Viru-Nigula Parish,

Aseri Parish Aseri Parish was a rural municipality of Ida-Viru County in northern Estonia. It had a population of 1555 and an area of . Settlements ;Small borough Aseri ;Villages Aseriaru - Kalvi - Kestla - Koogu - Kõrkküla - Kõrtsialuse - Oru - Rann ...

and Kunda town formed

Viru-Nigula Parish Viru-Nigula Parish ( et, Viru-Nigula vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It has a population of 1,293 (as of 1 January 2011) and an area of . Settlements ;Towns: Kunda ;Small boroughs: Aseri, Viru-Nigula ;Vil ...

**Haljala Parish and

formed

Haljala Parish Haljala Parish ( et, Haljala vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It has a population of 4297 (2021) and an area of 549 km². Populated places Small borough Haljala - Võsu Villages Aaspere - Aasu - Aasum ...

**Rakvere Parish and

Sõmeru Parish Sõmeru Parish ( et, Sõmeru vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It had a population of 3,885 (2006) and an area of 168.29 km². Settlements Sõmeru Parish had 3 small boroughs, Näpi, Sõmeru and Uhtna and ...

formed

Rakvere Parish Rakvere Parish ( et, Rakvere vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. Rakvere municipality surrounds the city of Rakvere and is located in north east Estonia. The shape of the municipality resembles to a butterfly. Rakver ...

**Tapa Parish and

formed

**Väike-Maarja Parish and

Rakke Parish Rakke Parish ( et, Rakke vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It had a population of 1924 (2006) and an area of . Settlements Rakke Parish had 1 small borough and 30 villages. ;Small borough: Rakke ;Villages: A ...

formed

Väike-Maarja Parish Väike-Maarja Parish ( et, Väike-Maarja vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It has a population of 5,421 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 457.39 km². Settlements ;Small boroughs Kiltsi, Rakke, Simuna, ...

**Vinni Parish, Laekvere Parish and

Rägavere Parish Rägavere Parish ( et, Rägavere vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. It had a population of 993 (2006) and an area of 173.74 km². Villages Aarla, Aasuvälja, Kantküla, Kõrma, Lavi, Männikvälja, Miila ...

formed Vinni Parish **

town, Audru Parish,

Tõstamaa Parish Tõstamaa Parish ( et, Tõstamaa vald) was a rural municipality in southwestern Estonia. It was a part of Pärnu County. The municipality had a population of 1,572 (as of 1 January 2009) and covered an area of 261.01 km2. Tõstamaa Parish ...

and

Paikuse Parish Paikuse was a municipality located in Pärnu County Pärnu County ( et, Pärnu maakond or ''Pärnumaa''; german: Kreis Pernau) is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in the south-western part of the country, on the coast of Gulf of ...

formed Pärnu (urban municipality) **

Hanila Parish Hanila Parish ( et, Hanila vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne County. It had a population of 1,679 (2006) and an area of . In 2017, Hanila Parish, Lihula Parish, Koonga Parish, and Varbla Parish were merged to form Läänera ...

Koonga Parish Koonga was a Municipalities of Estonia, municipality located in Pärnu County, one of the 15 Counties of Estonia, counties of Estonia. In 2017, Koonga Parish, Hanila Parish, Lihula Parish, and Varbla Parish were merged to form Lääneranna Paris ...

and

Varbla Parish Varbla (german: Werpel) was an Estonian municipality located in Pärnu County. It had a population of 1013 on 1 January 2006 and an area of . In 2017, Varbla Parish, Lihula Parish, Hanila Parish, and Koonga Parish were merged to form Läänera ...

formed

Lääneranna Parish Lääneranna Parish ( et, Lääneranna vald) is a rural municipality in Pärnu County. It includes the town of Lihula.https://www.laanerannavald.ee/ (accessed 7 March 2020) Settlements ;Town Lihula ;Boroughs Virtsu ;Villages There are 150 v ...

** Halinga Parish, Vändra Parish,

Vändra Vändra (german: Fennern) is a borough ( et, alev) in Põhja-Pärnumaa Parish in Pärnu County, Estonia. It has a population of 2,191 and an area of 3.28 km². Vändra is the birthplace of Estonian journalist and poet Johann Voldemar Jan ...

borough and

Tootsi Tootsi is a borough ( et, alev) in Põhja-Pärnumaa Parish, Pärnu County], in southwestern Estonia. Before the administrative reform in 2017, Tootsi had a municipality status of its own as Tootsi Parish () within Pärnu County. It has the pop ...

borough formed

Põhja-Pärnumaa Parish Põhja-Pärnumaa Parish ( et, Põhja-Pärnumaa vald) is a rural municipality in Pärnu County.http://www.pparnumaa.ee/ (accessed 7 March 2020) Settlements ;Boroughs Pärnu-Jaagupi, Tootsi, Vändra ;Villages There are 86 villages: Aasa, Allik ...

**Tori Parish,

Are Parish Are commonly refers to: * Are (unit), a unit of area equal to 100 m2 Are, ARE or Åre may also refer to: Places * Åre, a locality in Sweden * Åre Municipality, a municipality in Sweden **Åre ski resort in Sweden * Are Parish, a municipal ...

, Sauga Parish and Sindi town formed Tori Parish **Häädemeeste Parish and

Tahkuranna Parish Tahkuranna was a rural municipality in Pärnu County, southwestern Estonia. It existed from 1991 to 2017, while from 1991 to 1995 it bore the name of Uulu Parish (''Uulu vald''). During the administrative reform ( :et) in 2017, Tahkuranna Par ...

formed Häädemeeste Parish **Saarde Parish and

Surju Parish Surju was a municipality located in Pärnu County, one of the 15 counties of Estonia. Settlements ;Villages: Ilvese - Jaamaküla - Kalda - Kikepera - Kõveri - Lähkma - Metsaääre - Rabaküla - Ristiküla - Saunametsa - Surju Surju ...

formed

**Põlva Parish, Laheda Parish, Ahja Parish,

Mooste Parish Mooste Parish ( et, Mooste vald; vro, Moostõ vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Põlva County Põlva County ( et, Põlva maakond or ''Põlvamaa'') is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in south-eastern part of the coun ...

and Vastse-Kuuste Parish formed

**Kanepi Parish,

Valgjärve Parish Valgjärve Parish ( et, Valgjärve vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Põlva County. It had a population of 1,562 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 143.02 km². Settlements ;Villages: Abissaare - Aiaste - Hauka - Kitse - ...

and

Kõlleste Parish Kõlleste Parish ( et, Kõlleste vald; vro, Kõllõstõ vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Põlva County. It had a population of 997 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of . Villages Häätaru - Ihamaru - Karaski - Karilatsi - K ...

formed Kanepi Parish **Räpina Parish, Veriora Parish and

Meeksi Parish Meeksi Parish ( et, Meeksi vald; vro, Miiksi vald) was a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. In 2017, Meeksi Parish, Räpina Parish and Veriora Parish were merged and a new municipality Räpina Parish was formed within Põlva County. ...

formed

ˇ **Rapla Parish,

Juuru Parish Juuru Parish ( et, Juuru vald) is a former Estonian municipality located in Rapla County. It had a population of 1,627 (as of 31 March 2006) and an area of 152.4 km². In 2017, Juuru Parish was merged into Rapla Parish. Settlements Juuru P ...

Kaiu Parish Kaiu Parish ( et, Kaiu vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Rapla County. It had a population of 1,700 (as of 2000) and an area of 261 km2. In 2017, Kaiu Parish was merged into Rapla Parish. Settlements ;Small borough: Kaiu ;Vil ...

and most of

Raikküla Parish Raikküla Parish ( et, Raikküla vald) was an Estonian municipality located in Rapla County. It had a population of 1,754 (as of 1 January 2006) and an area of 224.2 km2. Settlements ;Villages: Jalase - Kaigepere - Keo - Koikse - Kõrveta ...

formed

**Märjamaa Parish, Vigala Parish and some parts of

formed

**Kehtna Parish and

Järvakandi Järvakandi (german: Jerwakant) is a borough ( et, alev) in central Estonia. Administratively it constituted Järvakandi Parish () until 2017 — a rural municipality within Rapla County. After the 2017 reforms of municipalities, it is now l ...

borough formed

Kehtna Parish Kehtna Parish ( et, Kehtna vald) is a rural municipality in central Estonia. It is a part of Rapla County. The municipality has a population of 5,182 (as of 1 January 2004) and covers an area of 507.3 km². The population density is 10.2 inh ...

Kuressaare Kuressaare () is a town on Saaremaa island in Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Saaremaa Parish and the capital of Saare County. Kuressaare is the westernmost town in Estonia. The recorded population on 1 January 2018 was 13,276. ...

town,

Salme Parish Salme Parish was a municipality in Saare County, Estonia. It contained the northern half of the Sõrve Peninsula of the island of Saaremaa. Besides the small borough Salme there were 24 villages: Anseküla, Easte, Hindu, Imara, Järve, ...

Torgu Parish Torgu Parish was a rural municipality at the tip of the Sõrve Peninsula on the island of Saaremaa in western Estonia. It is a part of Saare County. This parish consisted of 22 villages. The municipality had a population of 375 (as of 1 January ...

Kihelkonna Parish Kihelkonna Parish was a municipality in Saare County, Estonia. The parish included the islands named Aherahu, Juksirahu, Kalarahu, Käkirahu, Laasirahu, Loonalaid, Maturahu, Mihklirahu, Noogimaa, Nootamaa, Ojurahu, Salava, Uus-Nootamaa, ...

Mustjala Parish Mustjala Parish was a municipality in Saare County, Estonia. The municipality had a population of 755 (as of 1 January 2009)http://mustjala.ee/index.php?sisu=info and covered an area of 235.97 km². During the administrative-territorial r ...

Leisi Parish Leisi Parish was a municipality in Saare County, Estonia. The parish did consist of one small borough Leisi and 53 villages. The municipality had a population of 2,137 (as of 1 January 2010) and covered an area of 347.91 km². During the ...

Pihtla Parish Pihtla Parish was a municipality in Saare County, Estonia. The municipality had a population of 1,400 (as of 1 January 2006) and covered an area of 228.11 km². During the administrative-territorial reform in 2017, all 12 municipalities ...

, Valjala Parish,

Orissaare Parish Orissaare Parish was municipality in Saare County, Estonia. The municipality had a population of 2,116 (as of 1 January 2007) and covered an area of 163.02 km². During the administrative-territorial reform in 2017, all 12 municipalities o ...

Pöide Parish Pöide Parish was a municipality in Saare County, Estonia. The municipality covered an area of 123.6 km² (47.7 mi²) and had a population of 953 (as of 1 January 2006). During the administrative-territorial reform in 2017, all 12 muni ...

and

Laimjala Parish Laimjala Parish (also called the Laimjala rural municipality or Laimjala parish) was in Saare County, Estonia. This parish did consist of 24 villages. The municipality had a population of 793 people (as of 1 January 2006) and covers an area of ...

formed

Saaremaa Parish Saaremaa Municipality, also known as Saaremaa Rural Municipality ( et, Saaremaa vald), is a municipality in Saare County in western Estonia. It is the largest municipality in Estonia by land area. The administrative centre of the municipality is i ...

town and

Tähtvere Parish Tähtvere Parish was a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. In 2017, it was merged into Tartu City municipality. Settlements ;Small boroughs: Ilmatsalu - Märja ;Villages: Haage - Ilmatsalu - Kandiküla - Kardla - Pihva - Rahinge - R� ...

formed

Tartu (urban municipality) , settlement_type = Municipality of Estonia , image_skyline = , imagesize = , image_caption = , image_flag = Tartu flag.svg , flag_size ...

** Elva town, Konguta Parish,

Rannu Parish Rannu Parish was a rural Municipalities of Estonia, municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. In 2017 it was merged into Elva Parish. Settlements ;Small boroughs: Kureküla - Rannu ;Villages Ervu - Järveküla, Tartu County, Järveküla - Kaarlij� ...

Rõngu Parish Rõngu Parish was a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. Estonian artist Konrad Mägi (1878-1925) was born in Rõngu Parish. Settlements ;Small boroughs: Käärdi - Rõngu ;Villages: Kalme - Käo - Kirepi - Kõduküla - Koruste - ...

, Puhja Parish and parts of Puka Parish and

Palupera Parish Palupera Parish was a rural municipality of the Estonian county of Valga. Settlements ;Villages Astuvere - Atra - Hellenurme - Lutike - Mäelooga - Makita - Miti - Neeruti - Nõuni - Päidla - Palupera - Räbi Räbi is a village in Ot ...

formed Elva Parish **Tartu Parish, Laeva Parish,

Piirissaare Parish Piirissaare Parish was the smallest (by population) rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia, consisting of the Piirissaar island in Lake Peipus. The island is known for its beautiful nature. There are many rare species such as the common sp ...

and

Tabivere Parish Tabivere ( et, Tabivere vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Jõgeva County. It had a population of 2468 (2006) and an area of 201 km². Populated places Tabivere Parish had 1 small borough and 24 villages. ; Small borough Tabive ...

formed

Tartu Parish Tartu Parish ( et, Tartu vald) is a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. It has a population of 12,725 (as of 1 December 2022) and covers an area of . The population density is . It has one borough ( Raadi), six small boroughs (Äksi, Kõ ...

** Kallaste town, Peipsiääre Parish, Alatskivi Parish,

Vara Parish Vara Parish was a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. Settlements ;Villages: Alajõe, Tartu County, Alajõe - Ätte - Kargaja - Kauda - Keressaare - Koosa - Koosalaane - Kusma, Tartu County, Kusma - Kuusiku, Tartu County, Kuusiku - Matj ...

and Pala Parish formed Peipsiääre Parish **Kambja Parish and

Ülenurme Parish Ülenurme Parish ( et, Ülenurme vald) was a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia, directly south of Tartu. In 2017 the Government of Estonia (''Estonian: Vabariigi Valitsus'') decided to merge Ülenurme Parish into Kambja Parish by admin ...

formed

Kambja Parish Kambja Parish is a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. Settlements ;Small boroughs: Kambja - Külitse - Räni - Tõrvandi - Ülenurme ;Villages: Aakaru - Ivaste - Kaatsi - Kammeri - Kavandu - Kodijärve - Kõrkküla - Kullaga ...

** Haaslava Parish,

Mäksa Parish Mäksa Parish was a rural municipality in Tartu County, Estonia. Settlements ;Villages: Aruaia - Kaagvere - Kaarlimõisa - Kastre - Mäksa - Mäletjärve - Melliste - Poka - Sarakuste - Sudaste - Tammevaldma - Tigase Tigase is an o ...

and Võnnu Parish formed Kastre Parish ** Valga town,

Karula Parish Karula Parish () was a rural municipality in Valga County, Estonia. Settlements ;Villages Kaagjärve - Käärikmäe - Karula - Kirbu - Koobassaare - Londi - Lüllemäe - Lusti - Pikkjärve - Pugritsa - Raavitsa - Rebasemõisa - V� ...

Taheva Parish Taheva Parish ( et, Taheva vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Valga County. It occupied an area of with a population of 925. Politician and former member of the European Parliament Tunne Kelam (born 1936) was born in Taheva municipal ...

Tõlliste Parish Tõlliste Parish ( et, Tõlliste vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Valga County. It occupied an area of with a population of 1,785 (as of 1 January 2010). Settlements ;Small boroughs Laatre – Tsirguliina ;Villages Iigaste – J ...

and

Õru Parish Õru Parish was a rural municipality in Valga County, Estonia. Settlements ;Small borough Õru ;Villages Killinge - Kiviküla - Lota - Mustumetsa Mustumetsa is a village in Valga Parish, Valga County in Estonia Estonia, formally ...

formed

Valga Parish Valga Parish ( et, Valga vald) is a rural municipality in Valga County. It includes the town of Valga.https://www.valga.ee/ (accessed 4 March 2020) Settlements Town * Valga Boroughs * Tsirguliina * Õru * Laatre Villages * Hargla * Ii ...

**Otepää Parish,

Sangaste Parish Sangaste Parish ( et, Sangaste Vald) was a rural municipality of the Estonian county of Valga with a population of 1,464 (as of 1 January 2010) and an area of 144.72 km². Sangaste features attractions includes the Sangaste Castle, where ...

and parts of Puka Parish and

formed

Tõrva Tõrva () is a town ( et, linn) in Tõrva Parish, Valga County, southern Estonia. It is situated on the banks of Õhne River. Tõrva has an area of and a population of 2800 (as of 1 January 2009), making it the second largest of the three tow ...

town,

Helme Parish ) , leader_name = Tarmo Tamm , area_total_km2 = 312.73 , population_total = 2525 , population_as_of = 01.01.2009 , population_density_km2 = auto , website www.helme.ee Helme Parish ( et, ...

Hummuli Parish Hummuli Parish was a rural municipality of the Estonian county of Valga. Settlements ;Small borough Hummuli ;Villages Aitsra - Alamõisa - Jeti Jeti is a village in Tõrva Parish, Valga County in Estonia Estonia, formally the ...

and

Põdrala Parish Põdrala Parish was a rural municipality (Estonia), rural municipality of the Estonian county of Valga County, Valga. Settlements ;Villages Karu, Estonia, Karu - Kaubi, Valga County, Kaubi - Kungi - Leebiku - Liva, Estonia, Liva - Lõve - Pikas ...

formed Tõrva Parish **Viljandi Parish,

Tarvastu Parish Tarvastu Parish ( et, Tarvastu vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County. It had a population of 4,216 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 409.00 km². Settlements ;Small borough Mustla ;Villages Ämmuste – Anikats ...

and Kolga-Jaani Parish formed

Kõpu Parish Kõpu Parish ( et, Kõpu vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County Viljandi County ( et, Viljandi maakond or ''Viljandimaa''; german: Kreis Fellin) is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in southern Estonia borderi ...

Kõo Parish Kõo Parish ( et, Kõo vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Viljandi County. It had a population of 1,194 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 149.46 km². Settlements Twinnings Kõo Parish has twinned with 3 municipalities ...

and Võhma town formed

Põhja-Sakala Parish Põhja-Sakala Parish ( et, Põhja-Sakala vald) is a rural municipality in Viljandi County.http://www.pohja-sakala.ee/ (accessed 7 March 2020) Settlements ;Towns Suure-Jaani, Võhma ;Boroughs Kõpu, Olustvere ;Villages Aimla, Ängi, Arjadi ...

, Halliste Parish and Mõisaküla town formed

Mulgi Parish Mulgi Parish ( et, Mulgi vald) is a rural municipality in southern Estonia. It is a part of Viljandi County. As of 2021, the municipality has a population of 7,372, and covers . It is one of the southernmost municipalities of both Vilandji and ...

**Võru Parish, Lasva Parish, Sõmerpalu Parish,

Vastseliina Parish Vastseliina Parish ( et, Vastseliina vald; vro, Vahtsõliina vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. It had a population of 2,165 (2008) and an area of 222.8 km². Settlements ;Small borough Vastseliina ;Villages Haav ...

and Orava Parish formed Võru Parish **Antsla Parish and Urvaste Parish formed

**Rõuge Parish, Haanja Parish,

Varstu Parish Varstu Parish ( et, Varstu vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. It had a population of 1,272 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 170.63 km². In 2017, it merged with Rõuge Parish, Haanja Parish, Mõniste Parish, ...

, Mõniste Parish and most of Misso Parish formed

Rõuge Parish Rõuge Parish ( et, Rõuge vald; vro, Rõugõ vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. In 2019, it had a population of 5,427 and an area of 933 km². In 2017, it merged with Haanja Parish, Mõniste Parish, Misso Paris ...

Meremäe Parish Meremäe Parish ( et, Meremäe vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. It had a population of 1,140 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 131.97 km2. Meremäe is a part of the cultural region of Setomaa. Since 2012 the ...

Värska Parish Värska Parish ( et, Värska vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Põlva County. It had a population of 1,344 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of . Settlements ;Small borough: Värska ;Villages: Koidula • Kolodavitsa • Kolosso ...

Mikitamäe Parish Mikitamäe Parish ( et, Mikitamäe vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Põlva County. It had a population of 998 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 104.41 km². Settlements ;Villages: Audjassaare - Beresje - Igrise - Järve ...

and some parts of Misso Parish formed

Setomaa Parish Setomaa Parish ( et, Setomaa vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. It has a population of 3,369 (as of 1 January 2018) and an area of 463.1 km². Settlements There is one small borough (''alevik'') Värska and 156 vi ...

Former municipalities (before 1990)

*Vaoküla Parish (existed 1939–1950)

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