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Kohtla-Järve, Estonia
Ida-Virumaa · Estonia
Kohtla-Järve is a mid-size city in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia with a population of 35,395. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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About Kohtla-Järve
Kohtla-Järve is a city and municipality in Ida-Viru County, northeastern Estonia, founded in 1924 and incorporated as a town in 1946. The city is unusual among Estonian municipalities due to its discontiguous territorial span, being made of several separated parts, with the two largest of Kohtla-Järve proper and Ahtme, both of which have populations of around 20,000 residents, being located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) apart, with the now separated town of Jõhvi located between them. Several other settlements in north-eastern Ida-Viru county are administratively districts of Kohtla-Järve. Kohtla-Järve is presently the fifth-largest city in Estonia in terms of population.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,395 |
| Population Density | 2,330 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.3986°, 27.2731° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
| Country | 🇪🇪 Estonia |
| State / Province | Ida-Virumaa |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.6 inches (625 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
About Kohtla-Järve
Kohtla-Järve is a mid-size city in Estonia (Ida-Virumaa) with a population of 35,395. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tallinn.
Climate in Kohtla-Järve
Kohtla-Järve has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 729 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below Estonia avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3986°N, 27.2731°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tallinn |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Kohtla-Järve has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kohtla-Järve
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida-Virumaa Kutsehariduskeskus | College | — | — |
| TUT Virumaa College | College | — | — |
Schools in Kohtla-Järve
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohtla-Järve täiskasvanute gümnaasium | — | — | — | — |
| Kohtla-Järve Gümnaasium | — | — | — | — |
| Kohtla-Järve kesklinna põhikool | — | — | — | — |
| Kohtla-Järve Järve Kool | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Kohtla-Järve
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonian Mining Museum | ||||
| Estonian Mining Museum | ||||
| Herrenhaus Robert von Toll | ||||
| Järve Gümnaasiumi Muuseum | ||||
| Jõhvi kindluskiriku muuseum | ||||
| Jõhvi rahva jalgpallimuuseum | ||||
| Kohtla-Järve Museum of Oil Shale |
Libraries in Kohtla-Järve
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahtme raamatukogu | 0.0 | |||||
| Jõhvi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toila Vallaraamatukogu | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kohtla-Järve
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jõhvi Turg |
Hotels in Kohtla-Järve
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kohtla-Järve
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kohtla-Järve
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kohtla-Järve
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kohtla-Järve
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kohtla-Järve
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kohtla-Järve
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kohtla-Järve
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Smuravyovo Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Jõhvi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Matka-Lüganuse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Toila Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kohtla-Järve
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eesti Täisevangeelse Kiriku Kohtla-Järve Jumala Sõna Kogudus | |
| EMK Kohtla-Järve Kolgata kogudus | |
| Kohtla-Järve Issanda Muutmise kirik | |
| Kohtla-Järve Kristlaste-nelipühilaste Kogudus |
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What is the population of Kohtla-Järve?
Kohtla-Järve has a population of 35,395 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 2,330 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kohtla-Järve?
Kohtla-Järve has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.