Viljandi
Sign in to saveViljandi () is a city and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 17,255 in 2024. It is the capital of Viljandi County and is geographically located between two major Estonian cities, Pärnu and Tartu.
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Viljandi is a city in southern Estonia with about 17,000 residents that serves as the administrative center of Viljandi County. Located between the larger cities of Pärnu and Tartu, it functions as an important regional hub in Estonia.
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Key facts
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- Viljandi
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- Town
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- Clockwise from top: Viljandi town hall; Old water tower; downtown; Ugala theatre; University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, St. John's church; Sakala Centre
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- Flag of et-Viljandi.svg
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- 125px
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- 75px
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- Location within Europe##Location within Baltic Sea region##Location within Estonia
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- 1
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- Europe#Baltic Sea#Estonia
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- Country
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- History
- Climate
- Culture
- Demographics
- Geography
- Economy
- Transport
- Education
- Schools in Viljandi
- Vocational education
- Higher education
- Extracurricular educational institutions
- Sports
- Legends
- Boatman of Viljandi
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Events
- Notable residents
- Gallery
- See also
- References
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Viljandi () is a city and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 17,255 in 2024. It is the capital of Viljandi County and is geographically located between two major Estonian cities, Pärnu and Tartu.
The town was first mentioned in 1283, upon being granted its town charter by Wilhelm von Endorpe. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League at the beginning of the 14th century, and is one of five Estonian cities and cities in the league. The once influential Estonian newspaper Sakala was founded in Viljandi in 1878.