Atra, Estonia
Atra is a village in Elva Parish, Valga County in southeastern Estonia.[2] It's located about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the town of Elva and about 14 km (9 mi) northwest of the town of Otepää. Atra has a population of 46 (as of 1 January 2011).[1]
Atra | |
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  Atra Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°07′38″N 26°17′16″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Valga County |
| Municipality | Elva Parish |
| Population (01.01.2011[1]) | |
| • Total | 46 |
The Tartu–Valga railway passes Atra on its eastern side, the nearest station is located in the neighbouring Palupera village.
Journalist, banker, and politician Christian Kaarna (1882–1943) was born in Atra.[3]
References
- "Külad" (in Estonian). Palupera vald. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014 (retrieved 28 July 2021)
- "Kaarna, Kristjan" (PDF). Eesti ajakirjanduse biograafiline leksikon 1689–1940 (in Estonian). 1 December 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 March 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
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