Külitse is a small borough in Kambja Parish, Tartu County, in southern Estonia. It is located about 6 km southwest of the city of Tartu by the Tartu–Valga–Riga railway and the European route E264 (also known as Via Hanseatica). Külitse has a population of 600 (as of 1 September 2010).[1]
Külitse | |
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  Külitse Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°19′00″N 26°36′47″E / 58.31667°N 26.61306°E | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| County |  Tartu |
| Parish |  Kambja |
| First mentioned | 1582 |
| Population (01.09.2010[1]) | |
| • Total | 600 |
Külitse was first mentioned in 1582 as Kilicz.[2]
In the beginning of the 1970s a reservoir known as Ropka Lake was created in the village.
Külitse is served by Edelaraudtee's Ropka station which is located on the border of Külitse and Laane villages.
References edit
- ^ a b "Ülenurme valla arengukava aastateks 2010-2014". Ülenurme vald. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20.
- ^ "Külitse küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
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