Rehevä

Rehevä is a small village in northern Estonia. It lies in a rural municipality within a county of the country. The surrounding landscape is typical of rural Estonia, with fields, forests, and small watercourses nearby. The village forms part of the local agricultural community and most residents are engaged in farming, forestry, or work in nearby towns.

The name Rehevä is of Estonian origin. The first element Rehe- may be related to haying or farming practices, while -vä is a common suffix in Estonian place names indicating a settlement. The precise etymology is uncertain and may reflect historical land use patterns.

Historically, the area has been settled since medieval times, with farmsteads and local manorial estates shaping land ownership. Modern Rehevä is characterized by a low-density built environment, with wooden houses and farm buildings.

In terms of services, the village typically relies on neighboring villages and the wider municipality for schools, shops, and healthcare. Local life often centers on informal gatherings and seasonal activities at a community center or church in the surrounding region. Population trends in similar villages have included migration to urban areas, with some stabilization due to rural amenities or tourism in nearby areas.

Notable features may include a small chapel, a wayside cross, or a historic farm building in the vicinity, reflecting common rural heritage in Estonia.