TALLINN, THE CAPITAL OF ESTONIA  

General data of Tallinn (2004)

  • Population: 401 Logo Tallin502                                                             
  • Area, km2: 159,2
  • Population density per 1 km2 2 524
  • Day of Tallinn: May 15
  •  www.tallinn.ee

Tallinn, a major port of long standing, has become a bridge between East and West Estonians and Tallinners are people with a strong tradition and history. The first known traces of the local population date back 3500 years. The city council of Tallinn was first mentioned on 15th of 1248, when Tallinn was granted city rights according to the Lübeck law and since 2002 Tallinn City Day has been celebrated on this day.  

City Administration Structure City Admninistration Tallinn

Tallinn City Council is a representative body of Tallinn. It is a local government unit, elected by the voting people of the city on the basis of the Election Act of the Local Government Council. Tallinn City Council is independent in deciding the matters in the competence of the local government and acts only in the interests and the name of the citizens. 

The City Government is the local government’s executive body.  The City Government fulfils the assignments given to it by legislative drafting, economic activity, control and the involvement of the residents.


 Tallinn City Government is participating on the project with REC Estonia.