Kunda, Estonia

Kunda is a town in Estonia. Kunda is located on the northern coast of Estonia on the eponymous river. In the West, a sandstone plateau located ( Maageranna ).

History

The first written reference 1241st importance was Kunda by the harbor, which was built in the 19th century. For over 100 years, cement is produced in Kunda.

Economy and infrastructure

Traffic

Kunda has an important for the economy of the town harbor, which has a guaranteed depth of up to 9.5 m. Cargo ships up to 8000 tons can create one here. The main goods handled are wood, pulp and other wood products, and cement and related products.

Established businesses

  • Kunda Nordic Cement Corporation
  • Heinzel Group ( pulp mill )

Twinning

  • Finland Seinäjoki, Finland
  • Sweden Söderhamn, Sweden
  • Poland Gdynia, Poland
  • Saldus Latvia, Latvia

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Michael Wittlich (1866-1933), Estonian chemist
  • Ernst Öpik (1893-1985), Astronomer
  • Knudåge Riisager (1897-1974), Danish composer
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