Leppneeme | |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Map: | Estonia |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Estonia |
Coordinates: | 59.5481°N 24.8661°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Estonia |
Subdivision Type1: | County |
Subdivision Name1: | Harju County |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Viimsi Parish |
Established Title: | First mentioned |
Established Date: | 1376 |
Leader Title: | Village elder |
Leader Name: | Arvi Piirsalu |
Population Total: | 464 |
Population As Of: | 2011 Census |
Leppneeme is a village in Viimsi Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[1] It is located about 14km (09miles) northeast of the centre of Tallinn, on the northeastern coast of the Viimsi peninsula by Muuga Bay. As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 464.[2]
Leppneeme harbour is the main point for traffic to and from the island of Prangli. The corresponding harbour on Prangli's side is in Kelnase.
Leppneeme was first mentioned in 1376 as Thusnes.[3]