Abja-Paluoja is a town in Mulgi Parish, Viljandi County, in southern Estonia. Before 2017, it was the administrative centre of Abja Parish.

Abja-Paluoja
Main street in Abja-Paluoja
Main street in Abja-Paluoja
Abja-Paluoja is located in Estonia
Abja-Paluoja
Abja-Paluoja
Abja-Paluoja is located in Europe
Abja-Paluoja
Abja-Paluoja
Coordinates: 58°07′33″N 25°21′31″E / 58.12583°N 25.35861°E / 58.12583; 25.35861
CountryEstonia
CountyViljandi County
MunicipalityMulgi Parish
Town status1993
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total1,057
 • Rank44th
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)

History

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Abja-Paluoja was first mentioned in 1505. Abja-Paluoja gained town rights in 1993 and became a sovereign municipality but in 1998 it was merged into surrounding rural municipality Abja Parish.

From 1897 to 1973, the railway line passed through Abja-Paluoja, and there was a railway station in the town.

In 1913, a flax factory was established near Abja-Paluoja because flax cultivation had developed in the area.

Since 1940, the Abja Gymnasium has offered secondary education. The kindergarten in Abja-Paluoja was founded in 1912.

Abja-Paluoja was the centre of Abja raion from 1950 to 1962.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Population by sex, age and place of residence after the 2017 administrative reform, 1 January. Statistics Estonia.
  2. ^ Lepik, Indrek (26 April 2022). "Eesti diplomaatide Kiievist põgenemise lugu. „Sain aru, miks sõda alati mustvalgetes toonides esitatakse. Tänavad olidki täiesti mustvalged."". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  3. ^ Keil, Andres (20 December 2008). "Riho Västrik: teadmisest on vähe, tahan kogeda". Eesti Päevaleht (in Estonian).
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