Kose is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Harju County, 39 kilometers (24 miles) southeast of Tallinn, Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Kose Parish and lies next to Pirita River.

Kose
Kose church dates back to 1230s
Kose church dates back to 1230s
Kose is located in Estonia
Kose
Kose
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°11′11″N 25°10′05″E / 59.18639°N 25.16806°E / 59.18639; 25.16806
Country Estonia
County Harju County
Municipality Kose Parish
Area
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population
 (2019[1])
 • Total2,020
Drone video of Kose, Pirita river and Kose church (September 2021)

At the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 2,097.[1]

It was first mentioned in the Danish Census Book as Cosius in 1241.

Notable people

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  • Otto von Kotzebue (1787–1846), navigator, is buried at the churchyard of Kose St. Nicholas Church[2]
  • Risto Kübar (b. 1983), actor, was born in Kose
  • Silver Kübar (et) (b. 1980), sidecar motocross racer, was born in Kose
  • Liivo Leetma (b. 1977), footballer, was born in Kose
  • Rauno Roosnurm (b. 1991), musician, was born in Kose
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age". Statistics Estonia. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Triigi mõis" (in Estonian). Estonian Manor Portal.
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