Tamsalu

Tamsalu

Tamsalu
—  Town  —
Tamsalu train station

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Tamsalu is located in Estonia
Tamsalu
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°9′32.4″N 26°6′28.8″E / 59.159°N 26.108°E / 59.159; 26.108
Country  Estonia
County Lääne-Virumaa lipp.svg Lääne-Viru County
Municipality Flag of Tamsalu.svg Tamsalu Parish
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Website www.tamsalu.ee

Tamsalu is a town in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia, it's the administrativ centre of Tamsalu Parish.

History

The town was first mentioned in 1512, but remained an insignificant village until 1876. After that it was on the railroad line from Tartu to Tallinn. It was given municipality rights in 1996.

Notable native

  • Marko Pomerants - Former Estonian Minister of Social Affairs (April 10, 2003–April 13, 2005)

Coordinates: 59°09′32″N 26°06′29″E / 59.159°N 26.108°E / 59.159; 26.108


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