Leppneeme is a village in Viimsi Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[2] It is located about 14 km (9 mi) northeast of the centre of Tallinn, on the northeastern coast of the Viimsi peninsula by Muuga Bay. As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 464.[1]

Leppneeme
Aerial view of Leppneeme
Aerial view of Leppneeme
Leppneeme is located in Estonia
Leppneeme
Leppneeme
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°32′53″N 24°51′58″E / 59.54806°N 24.86611°E / 59.54806; 24.86611
Country Estonia
County Harju County
Municipality Viimsi Parish
First mentioned1376
Government
 • Village elderArvi Piirsalu
Population
 • Total464
Drone video of Leppneeme harbour and village (June 2022)

Leppneeme harbour is the main point for traffic to and from the island of Prangli. The corresponding harbour on Prangli's side is in Kelnase.

Leppneeme was first mentioned in 1376 as Thusnes.[3]

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. ^ Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014[dead link] (retrieved 27 July 2021)
  3. ^ "Leppneeme küla arengukava 2008-2018" (in Estonian). Leppneeme Külaselts. p. 6. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20.