Paatsalu
Village in Estonia
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Paatsalu (German: Patzal) is a village in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia, on the coast of the Gulf of Riga. It had a population of 73 on 1 January 2011.[1]
Paatsalu | |
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Illuste manor, built in 1646 | |
  Paatsalu Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°30′41″N 23°41′45″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Pärnu County |
| Municipality | Lääneranna Parish |
| Population (01.01.2011[1]) | |
• Total | 73 |
The southeastern part of the village is covered by Paadrema Nature Reserve. Part of Nehatu Nature Reserve is also located around Kahvatu Bay.
Notable people
Notable people that were born in Paatsalu include the following:
- Priit Raudkivi (1920–1970), actor
- Jaan Teemant (1872–1941?), lawyer and politician, born in the village of Illuste, now part of Paatsalu
