Maardu | |
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Village | |
Maardu Manor house
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Location in Estonia | |
Coordinates: 59°25′55″N 25°01′01″E / 59.43194°N 25.01694°ECoordinates: 59°25′55″N 25°01′01″E / 59.43194°N 25.01694°E | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Harju County |
Municipality | Jõelähtme Parish |
First mentioned | 1241 |
Population (01.01.2010) | |
• Total | 123 |
Maardu is a village in Jõelähtme Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. It's located southeast of the town of Maardu, just behind the Lake Maardu. Maardu has a population of 123 (as of 1 January 2010).
Maardu Manor (German: Maart) is located in the village.
Maardu village was first mentioned in 1241 (Martækilæ) and the manor in 1397.
Actor Evald Hermaküla (1941–2000) was born in Maardu village.
Maardu hiis, a sacred grove in Maardu village.