Kiviõli () is an industrial town in Ida-Viru County, Estonia. The settlement was founded in 1922 and became a town in 1946. The main industry is oil shale mining, which gives the town its name (literally "stone oil"). In 2000, 51% of inhabitants were ethnic Russians and 39,4% were Estonians. Neighborhoods of Kiviõli Included in the town limits, but somewhat separate from the main part of the town, are the districts of Küttejõu and Varinurme. There are five neighborhoods of Kiviõli: Küttejõu Lepatee Sala-Aru Soopealse Varinurme. Sport Estonian Sidecarcross Grand Prix has taken place in Kiviõli annually since 2008. Gallery See also Eesti Kiviõli Eesti Küttejõud References External links Cities and towns in Estonia Former municipalities of Estonia Populated places in Ida-Viru County Populated places established in 1922 1922 establishments in Estonia Lüganuse Parish