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

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