Tamsalu Parish

Tamsalu (German Tamsal ) is a rural municipality in the Estonian Lääne- Viru with an area of ​​214.6 km ². It has 4546 inhabitants ( 2006).

Structure

Besides the main town, the city Tamsalu with 2572 inhabitants, the parish includes the villages Aavere, Alupere, Araski, Assamalla, Järsi, Järvajõe, Kadapiku, Kaeva, Kerguta, Koiduküla, Koplitaguse, Kuie, Kullenga, Kursi, Lemmküla, Loksa, Metskaevu, Naistevälja, Piisupi, Porkuni, Põdrangu, Sauvälja, Savalduma, Sääse, Türje, Uudeküla, Vadiküla, Vajangu, Vistla, Võhmetu and Võhmuta.

Culture and sights

The Porkuni Lake in the town attracts many hikers, anglers and nature lovers. From 1477 the Tallinn Bishop Simon of the Borch ( term 1477-1492 ) had the castle Borck Holm build on the lakeshore, from which a tower is still preserved today.

Partner community

Tamsalu is the partner municipality in the district of the office Rehna North West Mecklenburg.