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Viljandi . History. The town of Viljandi was founded in 1263 Town started growing from the castle of Viljandi During the Polish-Russian War, in the 17th century the town and the stronghold were completely destroyed. Today. The Mayor of Viljandi is Loit Kivistik
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History • The town of Viljandi was founded in 1263 • Town started growing from the castle of Viljandi • During the Polish-Russian War, in the 17th century the town and the stronghold were completely destroyed.
Today • TheMayorof Viljandi is Loit Kivistik • Areaof Viljandi is 14.62 km2 • CoatofarmsFlagLoit Kivistik
Geographicallocation • The town is situated on the north-western shore of Lake Viljandi which lies in the primeval valley. • The postal code of Viljandi is 710xx
Education • There are 7 schools and 7 kindergardensin Viljandi • SchoolsinViljandi • PrimarySchools • Viljandi Jakobsoni School • Viljandi Kesklinna School • Viljandi PaalalinnaSchool • Viljandi Kaare School • Viljandi Vaba WaldorfSchool • GrammarSchools • Viljandi Gymnasium • Viljandi Täiskasvanute Gymnasium http://reitel.pri.ee/viljandi/schools-in-viljandi.mp4
Economy • There are 871 businesses in Viljandi • As of 1 May 2005, 50% of them in service, 45% in trade, and 5% in production areas. • In 2005, the Investor of the Year title was awarded to the waterworks operator AS Viljandi Veevärk
Population • As of January 2012 the population of Viljandi is 19 107 • Viljandi is 6th in size of population