Rakvere

Rakvere is a town in northern Estonia and is the capital of the Lääne-Viru County. It is 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea.

Rakvere
View over Rakvere
View over Rakvere
Flag of Rakvere
Coat of arms of Rakvere
Motto: 
Väge täis (Full of might)
Rakvere is located in Estonia
Rakvere
Rakvere
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°21′N 26°21′E
CountryEstonia
CountyLääne-Viru County
Government
  MayorTriin Varek (Estonian Centre Party)
Area
  Total10.75 km2 (4.15 sq mi)
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total14,984
  Rank8th
  Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Ethnicity
  Estonians88%
  Russians9%
  other3%
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
44306
Area code(+372) 032
ISO 3166 codeEE-663
Vehicle registrationR
Websitewww.rakvere.ee

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