Emmaste-Kurisu (until 2017 Kurisu) is a village in Hiiumaa Parish, Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia.[1][2]

Emmaste-Kurisu
Village
Emmaste-Kurisu is located in Estonia
Emmaste-Kurisu
Emmaste-Kurisu
Coordinates: 58°46′10″N 22°32′34″E / 58.76944°N 22.54278°E / 58.76944; 22.54278
Country Estonia
CountyHiiu County
ParishHiiumaa Parish
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

The village was first mentioned in 1798 (Kurriso). Historically, the village was part of Emmaste Manor (German: Emmast).[1]

From 1977 to 1997, Kurisu was part of the village of Lassi.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "[KNR] Dictionary of Estonian Place names". www.eki.ee. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  2. ^ "X-GIS(4) Portal". xgis.maaamet.ee. Retrieved 25 July 2021.