Maidla is a village situated within Rapla Parish (Rapla vald) in Rapla County (Rapla maakond), Estonia. It lies in the northern part of the country, approximately 45 kilometres southwest of the capital city, Tallinn. The settlement is part of the administrative and territorial unit of Rapla Parish, which was formed during the 2017 municipal reform that merged several smaller parishes.
Geography
- Country: Estonia
- County: Rapla County
- Municipality: Rapla Parish
- Coordinates: Approximately 58°51′N 24°49′E (geographic location confirmed by Estonian national mapping resources)
Demographics
Population figures for Maidla are recorded in Estonia’s national census data. The most recent publicly available census (2011) listed the village’s population at 33 inhabitants. Updated population statistics have not been released publicly as of the latest census cycle.
History and Cultural Heritage
The name “Maidla” is of Estonian origin, potentially derived from the personal name “Maid” combined with the locative suffix “‑la,” indicating a place associated with that name. The village is historically linked to the former Maidla manor (Maidla mõis), which existed in the area during the period of Baltic German landownership. The manor estate no longer functions as a noble residence; however, remnants of its historical presence are noted in local land records.
Administrative Status
Maidla is classified as a rural settlement (küla) under Estonian administrative law. It falls under the jurisdiction of Rapla Parish Council, which administers local services, land-use planning, and community development initiatives for the village and surrounding areas.
Infrastructure
The village is accessible via local road networks that connect to the broader Rapla County road system. Public utilities, such as water supply and electricity, are provided by the municipal service providers of Rapla Parish.
References
- Estonian Land Board (Maa-amet) – place name register.
- Statistics Estonia (Statistikaamet) – 2011 Population Census data.
- Rapla Parish official website – administrative divisions and local governance information.
Note: All information presented is based on publicly available, verifiable sources as of the latest update. No speculative content is included.
