Võnnu (German: Wenden) is a village situated in Haapsalu municipality, Lääne County, in western Estonia. The settlement lies at the geographic coordinates 58°54′N 23°41′E.
Geography
Võnnu is located on the northern coast of the Baltic Sea, within the historic region of Lääne County. The village is part of the administrative unit of Haapsalu, an urban municipality that encompasses both the town of Haapsalu and surrounding rural settlements.
Administrative history
Prior to the administrative reform of local governments in Estonia that took effect on 1 January 2017, Võnnu was part of Ridala Parish. The reform merged Ridala Parish into the expanded Haapsalu municipality, thereby changing the village’s municipal affiliation while it remained within Lääne County.
Demographics
According to the Statistical Office of Estonia, the population of Võnnu was recorded as follows:
| Census date | Population |
|---|---|
| 31 March 2000 | 19 |
| 31 December 2011 | 23 |
| 31 December 2021 | 20 |
The 2021 census reported a gender distribution of 9 males and 11 females. Age‑group breakdown for 2021 indicated 4 residents aged 0‑17 years, 11 aged 18‑64 years, and 5 aged 65 years or older.
Notable people
Võnnu is the birthplace of the Estonian composer Cyrillus Kreek (1889 – 1962), known for his work in folk‑song collection and choral composition.
References
- “Võnnu, Lääne County.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%B5nnu,_L%C3%A4%C3%A4ne_County (accessed 2026).
- “Võnnu (Haapsalu linn, Lääne, Estonia) – Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information.” CityPopulation.de. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/estonia/laane/haapsalu_linn/9568__v%C3%B5nnu/ (accessed 2026).
All information presented is drawn from publicly available encyclopedic and statistical sources.