Jaanikese is a village in Valga Parish, Valga County in southern Estonia.[2] It is located just 2 km (1 mi) north of the neighbouring town Valga. Jaanikese also borders Latvia in the west and is situated between Valga–Uulu (road to Viljandi and Pärnu) and Valga–Tartu (road to Tartu, part of E264) roads. Jaanikese has a population of 60 (as of 2011) and an area of 13.59 km2 (5 sq mi).[1]

Jaanikese
Jaanikese is located in Estonia
Jaanikese
Jaanikese
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 57°48′07″N 26°03′01″E / 57.80194°N 26.05028°E / 57.80194; 26.05028
CountryEstonia
CountyValga County
MunicipalityValga Parish
Area
 • Total
13.59 km2 (5.25 sq mi)
Population
 (01.01.2011[1])
 • Total
60
 • Density4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)

Jaanikese is known for its motocross circuit where many international competitions have taken place.[3]

Valga Airfield, former Soviet military airfield was located in Jaanikese.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jaanikese küla" (in Estonian). Tõlliste vald. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  2. ^ Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014[dead link] (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  3. ^ "Legendaarne Jaanikese motokompleks pandi müüki". Sport. October 17, 2017.