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Kohila Parish
Kohila Parish (Estonian: Kohila vald) is the northernmost municipality of Rapla County, Estonia. It has a population of 5,925 (as of 1 January 2009) and an area of 230.20 km (143.04 mi).[1] Settlements
Aandu - Adila - Angerja - Hageri - Kadaka - Lohu - Loone - Lümandu - Masti - Mälivere - Pahkla - Pihali - Pukamäe - Põikma - Rabivere - Rootsi - Salutaguse - Sutlema - Urge - Vana-Aespa - Vilivere The administrative centre of Kohila Parish is Kohila borough (alev) with population 3,505 (as of 1 January 2006).[2] It is situated 33 km south to Estonia's capital, Tallinn and 22 km north to county's administrative center Rapla. ReligionThe religious landscape of Kohila Parish is predominantly secular, with 80.9% of the population identifying as unaffiliated with any religion. Among those who do associate with a faith, 9.3% identify as Lutheran, reflecting the historical presence of Lutheranism in the region. The Orthodox community constitutes 6.1%, while other Christian denominations collectively make up 2.5% of the population. A smaller segment of the population, 0.5%, follows other religions, while 0.7% of individuals did not specify their religious affiliation or it remains unknown. This data highlights the diverse yet largely non-religious nature of the community in Kohila Parish. Religion in Kohila Parish (2021) [1] Unaffiliated (80.9%) Lutheran (9.3%) Orthodox (6.1%) Others Christians (2.5%) Others Religions (0.5%) Unknown (0.7%)
Local governmentCurrent chairman of the council (volikogu esimees) is Margus Miller from the electoral coalition "Minu Kohila".[3] Current mayor (vallavanem) is Andrus Saare[4] from the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica. Gallery
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External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kohila Parish.
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