Võnnu is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Tartu County, in Kastre Parish Estonia. It is located about 21 km (13 mi) southeast of the city of Tartu. Võnnu has a population of 552 (2011).[1]

Võnnu
Small borough
Estonian War of Independence memorial in Võnnu
Võnnu Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°16′57″N 27°03′01″E
Country	Estonia
County	Tartu County
Municipality	Kastre Parish
First mentioned	1341
Population  (2011 Census[1])
• Total	552

Võnnu was the administrative centre of Võnnu Parish.

Võnnu village and manor were first mentioned in 1341 as Wenden.[2]

Notable sites

Jacob's Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (originally constructed, 1232–1236) has been rebuilt several times,[3] and is one of the largest churches in the Estonian countryside.^{[citation needed]}

Notable people

• Carl Eduard Körber (1802–1883), pastor and writer
• Karl Pärn, MD (1995 -), self-made man
• Martin Körber (1817–1893), pastor, composer, writer and choir leader
• Gustav Suits (1883–1956), poet; was born in Võnnu

References

External links

• Kastre Parish (in Estonian)

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