Kuressaare Parish

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Kuressaare Parish
Kuressaare vald
Country Estonia
Administrative centre Kuressaare

Kuressaare Parish (Estonian : Kuressaare vald) was a rural municipality of Estonia, in Saare County. The parish was formed in 1938. It existed until 1950. The parish was re-established in 1992. [1] In 1999 the parish was merged with Kaarma Parish.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Päring kohanimeandmebaasist. Eesti kohanimed". www.eki.ee. Retrieved 10 March 2021.