Viljandi County (Estonian: Viljandi maakond or Viljandimaa, German: Kreis Fellin), is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in southern Estonia bordering Pärnu, Järva, Jõgeva, Tartu and Valga counties. 55,657 people live in Viljandi County – constituting 4.2% of the total population in Estonia (as of January 2009).[1]
History [edit]
Viljandimaa, under the German name of Kreis Fellin, was an important centre of commerce and power in the Middle Ages. Today, there are a number of castle ruins there dating from this time.
County government [edit]
The County government (Estonian: Maavalitsus) is led by Governor (Estonian: maavanem), who is appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Currently the Governor position is held by Kalle Küttis.
Municipalities [edit]
The county is subdivided into municipalities. There are 3 urban municipalities (Estonian: linnad – towns) and 12 rural municipalities (Estonian: vallad – parishes) in Viljandi County.
Urban municipalities:
Municipalities of Viljandi County
Rural municipalities:
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Coordinates: 58°20′N 25°35′E / 58.333°N 25.583°E / 58.333; 25.583
