Padise Parish

In today's world, Padise Parish has become a topic of utmost importance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in the scientific field or its influence on economic development, Padise Parish has managed to capture the attention and debate of experts, professionals and citizens around the world. Throughout history, Padise Parish has played a crucial role in the evolution of different aspects of human life, and its study and understanding are essential to address the challenges and opportunities that arise today. In this article, we will explore in depth the impact, importance and implications of Padise Parish, analyzing its different facets and offering a global view of its relevance in the contemporary world.

Padise Parish
Padise vald
Former municipality of Estonia
Padise Manor
Padise Manor
Flag of Padise Parish
Flag
Coat of arms of Padise Parish
Coat of arms
Padise Parish within Harju County.
Padise Parish within Harju County.
Country Estonia
County Harju County
Administrative centrePadise
Government
 • MayorLeemet Vaikmaa
Area
 • Total
366.55 km2 (141.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total
1,771
 • Density4.8/km2 (13/sq mi)
Websitewww.padise.ee

Padise Parish (Estonian: Padise vald) was a rural municipality in Harju County, north-western Estonia.[1] 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 47 km south-west from Estonia's capital, Tallinn.

History

The Padise name is first mentioned in the letter of the Danish king, which in 1283 confirmed the acquisition of the landed property for the future Cistercian Padise Abbey. In 1305 Eric VI of Denmark gave permission to the monks from Dünamünde to build a fortified monastery in Padise, the construction of which began in 1317. In 1343 - at the time of St. George's Night Uprising - the first floor and part of the main floor walls were finished. The monastery was burnt down and 28 monks, lay brothers and German vassals were killed. The rebuilding of the monastery began only after 1370 and the consecration of the main building took place as late as 1448. The monastery ceased to exist in 1559 during the Livonian War.

Local government

The mayor (vallavanem) was Leemet Vaikmaa.

Geography

Populated places

There were 24 villages (est: külad, sg. küla) in Padise Parish: Alliklepa, Altküla, Änglema, Audevälja, Harju-Risti, Hatu, Karilepa, Kasepere, Keibu, Kobru, Kõmmaste, Kurkse, Laane, Langa, Määra, Madise, Metslõugu, Padise, Pae, Pedase, Suurküla, Vihterpalu, Vilivalla, Vintse.

References

  1. ^ "X-GIS(4) Portal". xgis.maaamet.ee. Retrieved 2 February 2022.

59°13′00″N 24°09′00″E / 59.216667°N 24.15°E / 59.216667; 24.15