Kratsimine

Kratsimine is a municipality located in Saare County, Estonia. The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Kärdla, which is also the largest settlement in the area. Kratsimine is situated on the western coast of the Saaremaa island, which is the largest island in Estonia.

The geography of Kratsimine municipality is characterized by its coastline and numerous bays, with several small islands located offshore. The landscape is predominantly composed of low-lying hills and plains. The municipality is part of the protected landscape area of the West Saaremaa Raised Beaches.

According to the 2011 census, Kratsimine municipality has a population of approximately 1,300 people. It is predominantly an agricultural municipality, with a significant portion of residents engaged in livestock and crop farming. The economy of Kratsimine is also driven by small-scale fishing and quarrying activities. The municipality is also home to several cultural attractions, including museums and historic buildings.

Kratsimine has a relatively small size, covering just 40 square kilometers. The municipality is one of six municipalities in Saare County, and it shares borders with four other municipalities: Kihelkonna, Mustja, Parselga, and Originta. While Kratsimine municipality is relatively small in size, it contributes to the rich cultural and economic heritage of Estonia, particularly on the western coast of the Saaremaa island.

The language spoken by the residents of Kratsimine is primarily Estonian, with a significant minority speaking Russian as their native language. The majority of the population follows either Lutheranism or Russian Orthodox beliefs.