Pööremaa

Pööremaa is a fictional village created for encyclopedic reference. Set in a Baltic-inspired landscape, the name Pööremaa derives from Estonian elements pööre meaning turn or rotation and maa meaning land, possibly reflecting historical farming cycles or river bends near the village site.

Geography and setting: It lies on a gentle river floodplain surrounded by spruce and pine forests. The terrain is rolling, with scattered croplands. The village covers about 3.8 square kilometers and sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level.

History: Pööremaa originated as a small agricultural settlement in the 18th century. It grew during the 19th and early 20th centuries with improved road access and a local dairy. After World War II, it experienced population stabilization as residents moved to larger towns, though agriculture and small-scale crafts remained central.

Demographics and administration: The population is around 320 residents. It forms part of a fictional municipality and is governed by a village council of seven members. Public services include a primary school, a volunteer fire department, and a small health kiosk shared with neighboring villages.

Economy and infrastructure: Economy centers on dairy farming, vegetable production, and local crafts. A regional road provides bus connections to a larger town; there is no railway station in Pööremaa.

Culture and landmarks: Landmarks include the wooden Pööremaa Church, dating from the late 19th century, and a preserved windmill on the village edge. Annual harvest festivals and a midsummer market are noted local traditions.

Notable people: Notable fictional residents include the poet Liis Pööremaa, whose works celebrate rural life and seasonal cycles.