Tõravere is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Nõo Parish, Tartu County, in southern Estonia. It's located about 5 km northeast of the town of Elva and about 20 km southwest of the city of Tartu. Tõravere has a population of 289 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]
Tõravere | |
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Small borough | |
The main building of Tartu Observatory. | |
Tõravere Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°16′0″N 26°28′0″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Tartu County |
| Municipality | Nõo Parish |
| First mentioned | 1582 |
| Population (01.01.2012[1]) | |
| • Total | 289 |
Tõravere is best known as the location of Estonian biggest professional astronomical science centre Tartu Observatory.
Tõravere has a station on link between Tartu and Valga.
Tõravere was first mentioned in 1582 as Terrawera.[2]
| Preceding station | Elron | Following station | ||
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| Nõo towards Tallinn |
Tallinn–Tartu–Valga | Peedu towards Valga | ||
Settlements in Nõo Parish | ||
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