Vanalinn (Estonian for "Old Town") is a subdistrict (Estonian: asum) in the district of Kesklinn (Midtown), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 4,437 (As of 1 January 2015[update]).[1]
Vanalinn | |
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Subdistrict of Tallinn | |
![]() Vanalinn within the district of Kesklinn (Midtown). | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Harju County |
City | Tallinn |
District | Kesklinn |
Area | |
• Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Population (01.01.2015[1]) | |
• Total | 4,437 |
• Density | 3,850/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
Official name | Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
Reference | 822bis |
Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
Extensions | 2008 |
Area | 113 ha (280 acres) |
Buffer zone | 2,253 ha (5,570 acres) |
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Administrative districts (linnaosad) and subdistricts (asumid) of Tallinn | ||
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Haabersti |
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Kesklinn | ||
Kristiine |
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Lasnamäe |
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Mustamäe |
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Nõmme | ||
Pirita | ||
Põhja-Tallinn |
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