Viljandi Parish

Viljandi Parish (Estonian: Viljandi vald) is a rural municipality of Viljandi County, Estonia. It is located around the town of Viljandi, but does not include it.

Viljandi Parish
Viljandi vald
Viljandi Parish within Viljandi County.
CountryEstonia
CountyViljandi County
Administrative centreViljandi
Government
  MayorAlar Karu (IRL)
Area
  Total651 km2 (251 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
  Total13,569
ISO 3166 codeEE-899
Websitewww.viljandivald.ee

Viljandi Parish was established by merging four municipalities: Paistu, Pärsti, Saarepeedi and Viiratsi parishes. This took place after the municipal elections held on 20 October 2013.

Between 1939 and 1950, Viljandi Parish existed with different borders.

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