Värska (Seto: Verska) is a small borough (alevik) in Setomaa Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. At the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 443.[1]
Värska | |
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Coordinates: 57°57′29″N 27°38′17″E | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Võru County |
Parish | Setomaa Parish |
Area | |
• Total | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
Population (2011 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 443 |
• Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 64001 |
Värska was first historically mentioned in 1585.[2] Värska is the birthplace of poet Paul Haavaoks (1924–1983).
The parish is associated with the Seto Museum of Farming, opened in 1998. Also located in southern Värska in the village of Verhulitsa is the holy tree Verhulitsa Laudsi Pettäi.[3]
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