laiuse

Laiuse is a geographic name used in Estonia for a rural municipality and the surrounding area in Jõgeva County, in the eastern part of the country. The most prominent use is Laiuse Parish (Laiuse vald), a former rural municipality, and the central settlement that served as its administrative center.

In 2017, Laiuse Parish was merged into Jõgeva Parish as part of the nationwide administrative reform. Since then, the territory has been part of the larger municipality within Jõgeva County, though the name Laiuse remains in local use to refer to the region.

Geographically, the area lies in eastern Estonia and is representative of the country’s lowland rural landscape, with a mix of agricultural fields and forested patches. The population has historically been small and dispersed among several villages, reflecting typical patterns of rural life in the region. Economic activity has been largely agricultural, supported by small-scale local services and basic infrastructure centered on road transport.

The name Laiuse continues to appear in local usage and on maps as a regional designation within Jõgeva County. As part of the reform, administrative functions moved to the broader Jõgeva Parish, but the locality remains a recognizable part of the eastern Estonian countryside, preserving its historical and cultural associations within the county.