õian

Õian is a settlement and small borough in Saaremaa municipality on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia. It is located on the northern coast of the island about 28 kilometers southwest of the town of Ruhnu. The settlement has a total area of 2.16 square kilometers.

The smaller population in Õian and its area have led to limited information regarding the settlement, with many of whom consider themselves a sub-district of the nearby town of Kiirassaare rather than an individual local municipality. The population was just 1 in the 2011 census. The settlement is served by a single general practice medical doctor, including other aspects of local services.

The history of Õian is closely tied to the history of Saaremaa and Estonia as a whole. Throughout the early history of Estonia, Saaremaa, including present-day Õian, was influenced by the various ruling powers of the Baltic region, including the Livonian Order and the Hansa. The present day restoration of the area and the needs of society were discussed and affected between different parties.

õian has specific vast regions and dunes with rural landscapes, light field patiencia-roof farms of more than 400 rural houses –like säärelahi Transition Evangelical-Lutheran settlement area.