Saarepeedi Parish was a

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in south-western

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, in

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. After the

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held on 20 October 2013, Saarepeedi Parish was merged with Paistu,

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, and Viiratsi parishes to form a new

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around the town of

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History

Saarepeedi neighborhood was populated 11th-12th century. there were Naanu fort, which speak of findings that have been used as a fortress of 12th-13th century. was first mentioned 1583.

Settlements

Villages in this area include: Aindu, Auksi, Karula, Kokaviidika, Moori, Peetrimõisa, Saarepeedi, Taari, Tobraselja,

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, Välgita and

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Saarepeedi Parish Saarepeedi Parish was a municipality in south-western Estonia, in Viljandi County. After the 2013 Estonian municipal elections, municipal elections held on 20 October 2013, Saarepeedi Parish was merged with Paistu Parish, Paistu, Pärsti Parish, ...

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