PõhjaSakala

Põhja-Sakala is a rural municipality (vald) of Viljandi County, in southern Estonia. It lies in the historic Sakala region and includes the town of Suure-Jaani and numerous villages. The municipality is bordered by other municipalities in Viljandi County and surrounding areas, forming part of the county’s agricultural heartland.

Põhja-Sakala was established on 1 January 2017 as part of the nationwide administrative reform, through the merger of several former municipalities within Viljandi County. The aim was to create larger administrative units to improve public services and governance.

The administrative centre of Põhja-Sakala is the town of Suure-Jaani. The municipality is governed by a municipal council elected by local residents, with an executive head (mayor) and administration handling day-to-day affairs.

Geography and economy: The landscape is predominantly rural, with forests, fields, wetlands, and several small lakes. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry, light industry, and services supporting local communities.

Notable features: The municipality preserves cultural heritage such as historic manors and churches, and offers natural and recreational areas for residents and visitors.