Kose (German: Kosch) is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Harju County, 39 kilometers (24 miles) southeast of Tallinn, Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Kose Parish and lies next to Pirita River.
At the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 2,097.
It was first mentioned in the Danish Census Book as Cosius in 1241.
Notable people
Otto von Kotzebue (1787–1846), Baltic German navigator, is buried at the churchyard of Kose St. Nicholas Church
Liivo Leetma (born 1977), footballer, played 327 games and 36 for Estonia
Risto Kübar (born 1983), stage, voice, and film actor.
Rauno Roosnurm (born 1991), known as Mord Fustang, musician, DJ and music producer