Valga County

Valga County spans 2,043 square kilometers of varied terrain, containing forests, agricultural lands, and numerous settlements across its southern Estonian territory.

The county's administrative structure evolved from parts of historical Võru, Tartu, and Viljandi regions during Estonia's early 20th-century territorial reorganization.

The region maintains strong cross-border connections through its shared boundary with Latvia, resulting in Estonian and Latvian cultural exchanges throughout the settlements.

The county seat of Valga provides central administrative services and transportation connections to other Estonian cities through an established road network.

Sangaste Castle, constructed in the 19th century, stands as a neo-Gothic structure within the county, featuring distinct red brick architecture and Tudor elements.

Location: Estonia

Capital city: Valga

Shares border with: Tartu County, Viljandi County, Põlva County, Võru County, Ape Municipality, Valka Municipality, Naukšēni Municipality

GPS coordinates: 57.86667,26.16667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:15