Magari, Estonia
Magari is a village in Kanepi Parish, Põlva County in southeastern Estonia. It's located about 4.5 km southeast of Kanepi, the administrative centre of the municipality, neighbouring the Erastvere, Põlgaste, Soodoma and Lauri villages. As of 2011 Census, the village's population was 57.[1]
Magari | |
|---|---|
  Magari Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 57°58′18″N 26°50′23″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Põlva County |
| Municipality | Kanepi Parish |
| Population | |
| • Total | 57 |
On 9 January 1702 [O.S. 29 December 1701], during the Great Northern War, the Battle of Erastfer took place in Magari. The Russian troops with 18,800 men took the victory over the Swedish 2,470 men. It was the first significant Russian victory in the Great Northern War.
The Ahja River passes Magari on its northern border with Lauri village.
References
- "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
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