Tõrva (German: Törwa) is a town (Estonian: linn) in Tõrva Parish, Valga County, southern Estonia. It is situated on the banks of Õhne River. Tõrva has an area of 4.80 km² (2 sq mi) and a population of 2800 (as of 1 January 2009),[2] making it the second largest of the three towns in Valga County.

Tõrva
Town
Flag Coat of arms
Motto:  "Home between lakes" (Kodu järvede keskel)
Tõrva Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°0′10″N 25°55′25″E
Country	Estonia
County	Valga County
Municipality	Tõrva Parish
Town rights	2 July 1926
Area
• Total	4.80 km2 (1.85 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	2,690
• Rank	30th
• Density	560/km2 (1,500/sq mi)

Tõrva borough (alev) gained its town rights on 2 July 1926.[3]

The last mayor Maido Ruusmann was elected on 5 November 2013.

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

The former municipality of Tõrva was twinned with:

Gallery

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  Town square
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  Businesses in Tõrva
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  Estonian War of Independence monument
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  Tõrva Gymnasium
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  Õhne river conservation area
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  Tõrva church
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  Town library
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  Lake Vanamõisa

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External links

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[de] Tõrva (Tõrva)

[ru] Тырва