Randvere, Harju County
| Randvere | |
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| village | |
Randvere church
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 Randvere
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| Coordinates: 59°30′32″N 24°53′59″E / 59.50889°N 24.89972°ECoordinates: 59°30′32″N 24°53′59″E / 59.50889°N 24.89972°E | |
| Country |
 Estonia
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| County |
 Harju County
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| Municipality |
 Viimsi Parish
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| First mentioned | 1397 |
| Government | |
| • Village elder | Priit Robas |
| Population (2011 Census) | |
| • Total | 1,690 |
Randvere is a village in Viimsi Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. It's located about 11 km (7 mi) northeast of the centre of Tallinn, on the coast of Muuga Bay, northwest of the Port of Muuga. As of 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 1,690.
Randvere was first mentioned in 1397. During the Middle Ages Randvere was settled by Coastal Swedes and belonged under the Maardu Manor (located in Maardu village). 1848–1852 Randvere Lutheran Church was built.
Famous Estonian minstrel Mari Kilu (1853–1947) was born and lived in Randvere.
Randvere is connected to the centre of Tallinn by Tallinn Bus Company's route nr. 38 (Viru keskus – Muuga), average traveling time is about 30 minutes.
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