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Järva County (Estonian: Järva maakond), or
Järvamaa (German: Jerwen, Latin: Jervia), is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in central part of the
country and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Jõgeva County
to the south-east, Viljandi County to the south, Pärnu County to
the south-west, Rapla
County to the west, and Harju County to the north. 36,130 people
live in Järva County – constituting 2.7% of the total population in
Estonia (as of January 2009).[1]
History
In the first centuries AD political and administrative
subdivisions began to emerge. Two larger subdivisions appeared: the
parish (kihelkond) and the county (maakond). The parish consisted
of several villages. Nearly all parishes had at least one fortress.
The defense of the local area was directed by the highest official,
the parish elder. The county was composed of several parishes, also
headed by an elder. By the 13th century the following major
districts had developed in Estonia: Saaremaa (Osilia), Läänemaa
(Rotalia or Maritima), Harjumaa (Harria), Rävala (Revalia), Virumaa (Vironia), Järvamaa
(Jervia), Sakala (Saccala),
and Ugandi (Ugaunia).[2]
County
Government
The County Government (Estonian: Maavalitsus) is led by
Governor (Estonian: maavanem), who is appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five
years. Since 2009, the Governor position is held by Tiina
Oraste.
Municipalities
The county is subdivided into municipalities. There is 1
urban municipality (Estonian: linnad – towns) and 11 rural
municipalities (Estonian: vallad – parishes) in Järva
County.
Municipalities of Järva County
Urban municipality:
Rural municipalities:
Geography
Miscellaneous topics
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