Randvere, Harju County

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.[1]

Randvere
village
Randvere church
Randvere
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°30′32″N 24°53′59″E
Country Estonia
County Harju County
Municipality Viimsi Parish
First mentioned1397
Government
 • Village elderPriit Robas
Population
 • Total1,690

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.[2]

Famous Estonian minstrel Mari Kilu (1853–1947) was born and lived in Randvere.[2]

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.

References
  1. "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Randvere küla ajaloost" (in Estonian). Randvere Külaselts MTÜ.
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