Kohila
Encyclopedia
Kohila is a borough
in Rapla County
, northern Estonia
. It is the administrative center of Kohila Parish
. Kohila has a population of 3,505 (as of 1 January 2006).
Kohila has a station on Edelaraudtee's westward line.
Populated places in Estonia
Populated places in Estonia are settlements or territorial units within a municipality. Populated places have no administrative functions. A group of populated places form a rural municipality with local administration...
in Rapla County
Rapla County
Rapla County , or Raplamaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in western part of the country and borders Järva County to the east, Pärnu County to the south, Lääne County to the west, and Harju County to the north...
, northern Estonia
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...
. It is the administrative center of Kohila Parish
Kohila Parish
Kohila Parish is the northernmost municipality of Rapla County, Estonia. It has a population of 5,925 and an area of 230.20 km².-Settlements:Borough:KohilaSmall boroughs:Hageri - PrillimäeVillages:...
. Kohila has a population of 3,505 (as of 1 January 2006).
Kohila has a station on Edelaraudtee's westward line.
Notable residents
- Vaiko EplikVaiko EplikVaiko Eplik is an independent Estonian pop-composer, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist.Vaiko Eplik was born into a music-loving family. Vaiko studied music at the Tallinn Music School, specialising in pop-jazz singing and also studied the guitar, which he now teaches...
(born 1981), singer and composer (Claire's Birthday, RuffusRuffusRuffus was a britpop band from Estonia that was originally known as Claire's Birthday. They represented their country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003.-Members:...
, Koer, Vaiko Eplik ja Eliit) - Indrek Hirv (born 1956), poet and artist
- Enar JäägerEnar JäägerEnar Jääger is an Estonian professional footballer, who currently plays for Aalesund in Tippeligaen.He is a versatile defender, starting off at FC Flora Tallinn as Center-back. He is also a member of the Estonia national football team.-Early career:Enar Jääger was born in Kohila, Estonia. He began...
(born 1984), footballer - Enver JäägerEnver JäägerEnver Jääger is a former Estonian footballer. He played the position of striker and is 1.80 m tall. He has played two games for the Estonia national football team.-External links:* at Worldfootball.net...
(born 1982), footballer - Birgit ÕigemeelBirgit ÕigemeelBirgit Õigemeel is an Estonian singer. In 2007 she also played the role of Sylvia in the stage play "Two Gentlemen of Verona" at the Estonian theatre Theatrum.Birgit is also the first winner of Estonian Idol Eesti otsib superstaari.In 2007, at...
(born 1988), singer, the winner of Eesti otsib superstaariEesti otsib superstaariEesti otsib superstaari is an Estonian reality-competition gameshow airing on TV3. It debuted on 11 March 2007 and it has since become one of the most popular shows in Estonia...
(Estonian version of Pop IdolPop IdolPop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
) - Kristjan RahnuKristjan RahnuKristjan Rahnu is an Estonian decathlete. His personal best dates back to 2005 when he did 8526 points in France, Arles on June 4–5...
(born 1979), decathlete - Kadi Toom (born 1982), singer