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Prangli

Coordinates: 59°37′28″N 25°01′15″E / 59.62444°N 25.02083°E / 59.62444; 25.02083
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Prangli
Map
Geography
LocationBaltic Sea
Coordinates59°37′28″N 25°01′15″E / 59.62444°N 25.02083°E / 59.62444; 25.02083
Area6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi)
Highest elevation9 m (30 ft)
Administration
Estonia
Demographics
Population151
Pop. density23/km2 (60/sq mi)

Prangli (Swedish: Vrangö) is an Estonian island in the Gulf of Finland.

The first records are from 1387 as when it was called Rango. The first Settlers came from Sweden. The Estonian culture spread to the island in the 17th century.

Prangli is part of Viimsi Parish. In Kelnase is a harbour which is connected by ferry to Leppneeme on the mainland.

The vegetation, especially in the east of the island is mainly fir trees.

The lighthouse on Prangli was built in 1923.