Ahja
This small borough in southeastern Estonia is the birthplace of Friedebert Tuglas, one of Estonia's most significant prose writers, and houses a museum dedicated to him. The village also holds the ruins of Ahja Manor and its cemetery, a library, a cultural centre, and a youth centre. It sits close to the Ahja River, which gives the borough its name.
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- Population616
- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.6 mi
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Ahja: quick answers
Where is Ahja?
Ahja is in Estonia, about 41 km26 miles in a straight line from Võru.
How do you get to Ahja?
The nearest airport is Tartu (TAY), about 40 min away by road. The nearest train station is Vastse-Kuuste, about 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ahja?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -5°C24°F. The wettest month is June, with about 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ahja?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.