Metsla, Viljandi County
For the village of the same name in Järva County, see Metsla, Järva County.
| Metsla | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Metsla Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°15′27″N 25°46′01″E / 58.25750°N 25.76694°ECoordinates: 58°15′27″N 25°46′01″E / 58.25750°N 25.76694°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Viljandi County |
| Municipality | Tarvastu Parish |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 38 [1] |
Metsla (locally, Mõtsla) is a village in Tarvastu Parish, Viljandi County, Estonia located 16 km (9.9 miles) southeast of the town of Viljandi, 7 km (4 miles) northwest of the small borough of Mustla. Neighboring villages include, Vilimeeste, Raassilla and Ülensi.[2][3] As of 2011, the population of Metsla was 38, a decrease from 55 in the 2000 census.[4]
Metsla is the birthplace of Estonian poet and linguist Mihkel Veske (1843-1890).[5]
References
- ↑ citypopulation.de Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ travelingluck.com Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ maplandia.com Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ citypopulation.de Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ Maaleht. Öised aarded ootavad avastamist üle Eestimaa Lõhmus. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
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