Laiuse

Laiuse (German: Lais) is a small borough (alevik) in Estonia. It is located in Jõgeva County and is a part of Jõgeva Parish. As of 2011 census, the settlement's population was 371.[1]

Laiuse
Laiuse is located in Estonia
Laiuse
Laiuse
Coordinates: 58°47′04″N 26°29′50″E
CountryEstonia
CountyJõgeva County
Population
 (2011 census[1])
 • Total371
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)

Laiuse Middle School is one of the oldest in Estonia, being established in 1822.

Laiuse Church

Laiuse is the location of the medieval Laiuse Church. The church was first mentioned in 1319. In the church yard, there's an old lime tree, which was supposedly planted there by king Charles XII of Sweden during his visit in 1701.

  • Laiuse Church
    Laiuse Church
  • Laiuse rectory main building
    Laiuse rectory main building
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
  • Cemetery chapel
    Cemetery chapel
  • Laiuse hill
    Laiuse hill

See also

References
  1. "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.


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