Keelevõtu

Keelevõtu is a village located in Voru Parish, in the southern part of Estonia. The village is situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Räpina.

Keelevõtu has a small area of approximately 5.6 square kilometers and is inhabited by a relatively small community. According to the Estonian census of 2020, the population of Keelevõtu is around 10 individuals. The village has a few scattered houses and farms.

The economy of Keelevõtu is primarily based on agriculture and livestock farming. The surrounding landscape is almost entirely covered with forests and Lake Räpina plays an essential role in supporting the local ecosystem.

Geographically, Keelevõtu lies in the Põlva County of Estonia, within the province of Southern Estonia. The village's terrain is characterized by a mix of forests, wetlands, and lakes, featuring a generally low-lying area around Lake Räpina.

In terms of infrastructure, the village is connected to the national grid, with access to electricity, water, and phone services. Keelevõtu does not have a dedicated transport link, but the nearest road is located approximately one kilometer west of the village. The nearest settlement with more comprehensive infrastructure and amenities is Voru, which lies around 12 kilometers west.

Minimal archaeological or historical research has been conducted regarding the village of Keelevõtu, making it difficult to obtain information on the settlement's origins or notable events related to it. Today, Keelevõtu largely exists as a quiet and rural community, going about daily life amidst the natural surroundings of Lake Räpina.