Jõgeva
Jõgeva ( German: Laisholm ) is a small town in Estonia. It is the capital of the county Jõgeva.
Geography
The metropolitan area ( linn ) is enclosed by the independent rural community Jõgeva.
History
The city Jõgeva received its charter on May 1, 1938. She also holds the record cold in Estonia: -43.5 ° C (17 January 1940).
Twinning
- Keuruu (Finland), since May 9, 1991
- Karlstad ( Sweden) since May 9, 1992
- Kaarina (Finland), since January 21, 2005
Population Development
Personalities
- Elizabeth " Betti " Alver (* November 23, 1906, † 19 June 1989),, Estonian poet
- Alo Mattiisen ( born April 22, 1961 † 30 May 1996), Estonian composer, contributed to the Singing Revolution in