Vinni, Estonia
Vinni is a borough in Vinni Parish, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia.
Vinni | |
|---|---|
 Vinni Manor | |
  Vinni Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 59°17′40″N 26°25′52″E | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| County |  Lääne-Viru County |
| Municipality |  Vinni Parish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population (31.12.2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 882 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Ethnicity (2021) | |
| • estonians | 89.3% |
| • other | 10.7% |
The borough is located 7 kilometers southeast of Rakvere, and a kilometer northeast of Pajusti, the administrative center of the parish.
As of December 31, 2021, the borough has a population of 882.[1]
History
The last battle on Estonian soil during the Great Northern War took place on the field of Vinni on August 15, 1708. This resulted in the withdrawal of the remaining Swedish forces to Tallinn and Pärnu.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Total | Estonians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959[3] | 393 | - | - |
| 1970[3] | 780 | - | - |
| 1979[3] | 884 | - | - |
| 2000[1] | 1054 | 847 | 80.4 |
| 2011[1] | 927 | 806 | 87.5 |
| 2021[1] | 882 | 785 | 89.3 |
References
- "RLV004: RAHVASTIK | Elukoht, Aasta ning Näitaja". Estonian Statistical Database.
- "Vinni alevik" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- Eesti NSV külanõukogude ja maa-asulate rahvastik 1959. a., 1970. a. ja 1979. a. rahvaloenduse andmeil. Tallinn: Eesti NSV Statistika Keskvalitsus. 1981. p. 154. ISBN 978-9949-719-30-3.
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