Maardu (village)

This article is about the village in Jõelähtme Parish. For the town, see Maardu.

Maardu is a village in Jõelähtme Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.^[3] It is located southeast of the town of Maardu, just behind Lake Maardu. Maardu has a population of 123 (as of 1 January 2010).^[2]

Maardu
Village
Maardu Manor house
Maardu Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°25′55″N 25°01′01″E
Country	Estonia
County	Harju County
Municipality	Jõelähtme Parish
First mentioned	1241[1]
Population  (01.01.2010[2])
• Total	123

Maardu Manor (German: Maart) is located in the village.

Maardu was first mentioned in 1241 (Martækilæ) and the manor in 1397.^[1]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Maardu includ ethe following:

• Evald Hermaküla (1941–2000), actor, born in Maardu

Gallery

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  Maardu hiis, a sacred grove in Maardu.