Paatsalu is a village in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia, on the coast of the Gulf of Riga. It had a population of 73 on 1 January 2011.[1]
Paatsalu | |
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Coordinates: 58°30′41″N 23°41′45″E / 58.51139°N 23.69583°E | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Pärnu County |
Municipality | Lääneranna Parish |
Population (01.01.2011[1]) | |
• Total | 73 |
The southeastern part of the village is covered by Paadrema Nature Reserve. Part of Nehatu Nature Reserve is also located around Kahvatu Bay.
Notable people
editNotable people that were born in Paatsalu include the following:
- Priit Raudkivi (1920–1970), actor
- Jaan Teemant (1872–1941?), lawyer and politician, born in the village of Illuste, now part of Paatsalu
References
edit- ^ a b "Rahvastik ja külad" (in Estonian). Varbla vald. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
External links
edit- Paatsalu holiday centre (in Estonian)