Jõõpre
Jõõpre is a village in Audru Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia. It is located just southwest of the borough of Lavassaare. Jõõpre has a population of 464 (as of 1 January 2011).[1]
Jõõpre | |
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Orthodox Church of Jõõpre | |
Jõõpre Location in Estonia | |
Coordinates: 58°28′29″N 24°19′12″E | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Pärnu County |
Municipality | Audru Parish |
First mentioned | 1571 |
Population (01.01.2011[1]) | |
• Total | 464 |
Jõõpre was first mentioned in 1571 as Jeckepere. Jõõpre (Jaepern) state manor was established in the 17th century.[2] 1935 a new schoolhouse was built on the former site of the manor.[3]
Jõõpre Orthodox church was built in 1878.[2]
References
- "Rahvastik / külad" (in Estonian). Audru vald. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- "Jõõpre küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- "Jõõpre Põhikool" (in Estonian). Audru vald. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
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