Etteteatliku

Etteteatliku is a small settlement located in the central part of Estonia, within Järva County. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Põltsamaa municipality. The village covers an area of approximately 3.2 square kilometres and had a recorded population of 149 residents according to the 2021 Estonian Statistics Bureau census.

The settlement’s history dates back to the late 18th century, with the earliest documented mention appearing in a land register of 1794. In the 19th century Etteteatliku was part of the estate of the von Tronin family, whose manor house, now a protected cultural heritage site, served as a local administrative centre. The manor’s ornamental gardens and late 19th‑century granite walls are of architectural interest.

Geographically, Etteteatliku lies on the eastern bank of the Pedja River, surrounded by mixed pine and birch forests. The climate is temperate‑continental with mild summers and cold winters. The village lies near the former Põltsamaa–Kuressaare railway, now largely abandoned but still visible in the landscape.

Culturally, the village hosts an annual harvest festival, “Etteteatliku Laulupäev”, which attracts participants from neighboring villages and features traditional Estonian folk music, dance, and regional cuisine. The local primary school, established in 1902, continues to serve the educational needs of the community.

In 2017, as part of a nationwide municipal reform, Etteteatliku was incorporated into the larger Põltsamaa municipality, which helped streamline administrative services and local infrastructure funding.