Tõravere
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This article is about the settlement in Estonia. For the asteroid, see 13995 Tõravere.
Tõravere is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Nõo Parish, Tartu County, in southern Estonia. It's located about 5 km northeast of the town of Elva and about 20 km southwest of the city of Tartu. Tõravere has a population of 289 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]
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Tõravere | |
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Coordinates: 58°16′0″N 26°28′0″E | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Tartu County |
Municipality | Nõo Parish |
First mentioned | 1582 |
Population (01.01.2012[1]) | |
• Total | 289 |
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Tõravere is best known as the location of Estonian biggest professional astronomical science centre Tartu Observatory.
Tõravere has a station on link between Tartu and Valga.
Tõravere was first mentioned in 1582 as Terrawera.[2]
- Street in Tõravere.
- Estonian biggest telescope inside the observatory.
- Tõravere weather station