Jõgeva
Encyclopedia
Jõgeva is a small town in Estonia
with a population of around 6000 people. It is the administrative centre of Jõgeva County
.
It is known as the coldest place in Estonia with the lowest temperature of -43.5 °C. It is the birthplace of Estonian poet Betti Alver
.
, which became Laiuse fief during Swedish
rule (1622-1721).
In 1756 Jõgeva manor became the property of Gotthard Johann von Manteuffel (1690–1763) and remained in the family of von Manteuffel until 1919 when it was nationalized by the government. In 1876 a railway station, named Laisholm after the manor, was established near the village of Jõgeva. The owner of Jõgeva manor, Ernst Gotthard von Manteuffel (1844–1922), started renting out land around the railway station in 1903. After that, the village started to grow quickly. On October 13, 1919 Jõgeva became a borough and on May 1, 1938 a town.
During the Second World War nearly 60% of the town was destroyed.
During the Soviet occupation of Estonia Jõgeva became an important administrative center with several big industries. Many new administrative, commercial and residential buildings were erected at that time.
which flows through the city from north to south. Parallel with the river is the Tallinn–Tartu railway line. The major cities Tartu
and Tallinn
are respectively 51 and 154 kilometers from Jõgeva, both connected through railway as well as through highways.
Jõgeva is also regarded as the headquarters of the Estonian Santa Claus.
with: Kaarina
, Finland Karlstad
, Sweden Keuruu
, Finland
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
with a population of around 6000 people. It is the administrative centre of Jõgeva County
Jõgeva County
Jõgeva County , or Jõgevamaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in eastern part of the country and borders Ida-Viru County to the north-east, Lake Peipus to the east, Tartu County to the south, Viljandi County to the south-west, Järva County to the north-west and Lääne-Viru County to...
.
It is known as the coldest place in Estonia with the lowest temperature of -43.5 °C. It is the birthplace of Estonian poet Betti Alver
Betti Alver
Betti Alver was the pseudonym of Elisabet Lepik-Talvik, one of Estonia's most notable poets. She was among the first generation to be educated in schools of an independent Estonia. She went to grammar school in Tartu.- Writing :She began as a prose writer...
.
History
Jõgeva was first mentioned in 1599 as Jagiwa manor, being established only recently on the lands of the same named village by the orders of the Polish king. During the Polish reign in Estonia (1582-1622) it was part of Laiuse starostwoStarostwo
Starostwo , from the 14th century in the Polish Crown and later through the era of the joint state of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth until the partitions of Poland in 1795, referred to the crown lands administered by the official known as starosta...
, which became Laiuse fief during Swedish
Swedish Empire
The Swedish Empire refers to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721 . During this time, Sweden was one of the great European powers. In Swedish, the period is called Stormaktstiden, literally meaning "the Great Power Era"...
rule (1622-1721).
In 1756 Jõgeva manor became the property of Gotthard Johann von Manteuffel (1690–1763) and remained in the family of von Manteuffel until 1919 when it was nationalized by the government. In 1876 a railway station, named Laisholm after the manor, was established near the village of Jõgeva. The owner of Jõgeva manor, Ernst Gotthard von Manteuffel (1844–1922), started renting out land around the railway station in 1903. After that, the village started to grow quickly. On October 13, 1919 Jõgeva became a borough and on May 1, 1938 a town.
During the Second World War nearly 60% of the town was destroyed.
During the Soviet occupation of Estonia Jõgeva became an important administrative center with several big industries. Many new administrative, commercial and residential buildings were erected at that time.
Location
Jõgeva is situated on the right shore of Pedja RiverPedja River
Pedja is the fourth longest river in Estonia. Its source is near Simuna on the southern slope of Pandivere Upland. The river flows for 122 km through Lääne-Viru, Jõgeva and Tartu counties before joining with Emajõgi northeast of Lake Võrtsjärv. The last 4 km section of the river after confluence...
which flows through the city from north to south. Parallel with the river is the Tallinn–Tartu railway line. The major cities Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
and Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
are respectively 51 and 154 kilometers from Jõgeva, both connected through railway as well as through highways.
Culture
In July Jõgevatreff, an annual bikers reunion takes place. The culmination of the event is the parade of the bikers through the town. In August, the annual Garlic Festival is held.Jõgeva is also regarded as the headquarters of the Estonian Santa Claus.
Sights and buildings
- The house museum of Estonian poet Betti AlverBetti AlverBetti Alver was the pseudonym of Elisabet Lepik-Talvik, one of Estonia's most notable poets. She was among the first generation to be educated in schools of an independent Estonia. She went to grammar school in Tartu.- Writing :She began as a prose writer...
- the house by the railway station where she was born; - Külmasammas - a monument marking the Estonian cold record of -43.5 °C recorded in Jõgeva in 1940;
- The Estonian War of Independence memorial stone to commemorate the casualties;
- The memorial to the casualties of the Second World War;
- The memorial to the Estonian deportees during Soviet occupation in 1941 and 1949;
Twin towns - Sister cities
Jõgeva is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with: Kaarina
Kaarina
Kaarina is a small city and municipality of Finland.It is located in the Finland Proper region and is a neighbouring town of Turku, which is the capital of Finland Proper, therefore Kaarina is a part of the Greater Turku region. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of...
, Finland Karlstad
Karlstad Municipality
Karlstad Municipality is a municipality in Värmland County in west central Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Karlstad....
, Sweden Keuruu
Keuruu
Keuruu is a town and municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Central Finland region.The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is water...
, Finland