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Tõravere is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Nõo Parish, Tartu County, in southern Estonia. It's located about 5 km northeast of the town of Elva and about 20 km southwest of the city of Tartu. Tõravere has a population of 289 (as of 1 January 2012).
Map of T%C3%B5ravere, Tartu County, Estonia
Tõravere is best known as the location of Estonian biggest professional astronomical science centre Tartu Observatory.
Tõravere has a station on Edelaraudtee's link between Tartu and Valga.
Tõravere was first mentioned in 1582 as Terrawera.
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