kihelä

Kihelä is a small village located in the Pärnu County of Estonia. Administratively, it belongs to the Häädemeeste Parish. The village is situated in the southern part of the county, relatively close to the Gulf of Riga. Its geographical position places it within a region characterized by coastal landscapes and agricultural areas.

Historically, Kihelä has been a rural settlement, with its economy likely based on farming and possibly fishing given its proximity to the coast. Like many Estonian villages, its development has been influenced by the country's agricultural traditions and the broader socio-economic changes that have occurred over the past centuries. Information about the specific origins of the name "Kihelä" or detailed historical events is not widely documented in public records, suggesting it has remained a relatively small and perhaps historically uneventful locality.

The current population of Kihelä is modest, reflecting the general trend of depopulation in many rural Estonian villages. The infrastructure in Kihelä is typical for a small Estonian rural settlement, likely consisting of residential houses and some agricultural land. Educational and healthcare facilities are generally located in larger nearby towns or administrative centers. The surrounding environment offers natural landscapes, including forests and fields, which are characteristic of the Estonian countryside. The village serves as a residential area for its inhabitants, with many likely commuting to work in larger nearby settlements.