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Sillamäe
Town in Ida-Viru, Estonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sillamäe (Estonian for 'Bridge Hill'; also known by the Germanised names of Sillamäggi or Sillamägi) is a town in Ida-Viru County in the northern part of Estonia, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of 12,439 (as of 2021) and covers an area of 10.54 km2.[1] Sillamäe is located at the mouth of Sõtke River. Its population is predominantly Russian-speaking.
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Coordinates: 59°23′35″N 27°46′27″E | |
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First mention | 1502 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tõnis Kalberg (Centre Party) |
Area | |
• Total | 10.54 km2 (4.07 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 12,439 |
• Rank | 9th |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 40231 to 40233 |
Area code | (+372) 033 |
ISO 3166 code | EE-735 |
Vehicle registration | I |
Website | www |
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