Pädaste (German: Peddast)[2] is a village on the Estonian island Muhu. It is located on the southern coast of the island by the Gulf of Riga. Administratively, Pädaste belongs to Muhu Parish, Saare County. In 2000 the village had a population of 48.[1]
Pädaste | |
|---|---|
 Pädaste Manor | |
  Pädaste Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°33′05″N 23°16′47″E / 58.55139°N 23.27972°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Saare County |
| Municipality | Muhu Parish |
| First mentioned | 1566 |
| Population (01.01.2000[1]) | |
| • Total | 48 |
Pädaste is most known for its eclectic manor house, the Pädaste manor. Pädaste manor is the only remaining manor house on Muhu island. It was established as a manorial estate in the 16th century.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Pädaste küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ German map of Peddast
- ^ Sakk, Ivar (2004). Estonian Manors - A Travelogue. Tallinn: Sakk & Sakk OÜ. p. 326. ISBN 9949-10-117-4.
