Jõõpre

Jõõpre
village
Jõõpre

Location in Estonia

Coordinates: 58°28′29″N 24°19′12″E / 58.47472°N 24.32000°E / 58.47472; 24.32000Coordinates: 58°28′29″N 24°19′12″E / 58.47472°N 24.32000°E / 58.47472; 24.32000
Country Estonia
County Pärnu County
Municipality Audru Parish
First mentioned 1571
Population (01.01.2011[1])
  Total 464

Jõõpre is a village in Audru Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia. It is located just southwest of the borough of Lavassaare. Jõõpre has a population of 464 (as of 1 January 2011).[1]

Jõõpre was first mentioned in 1571 as Jeckepere. Jõõpre (Jaepern) state manor was established in the 17th century.[2] 1935 a new schoolhouse was built on the former site of the manor.[3]

Jõõpre Orthodox church was built in 1878.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rahvastik / külad" (in Estonian). Audru vald. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Jõõpre küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  3. "Jõõpre Põhikool" (in Estonian). Audru vald. Retrieved 25 May 2011.

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