Nõmme is one of the 8 administrative districts (Estonian: linnaosa) of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 39,564 (As of 1 November 2014) and covers an area of 28 km² (11 sq mi), population density is 1,413.0/km² (3,660/sq mi). The district mostly consists of older private houses and is sometimes known as the "forest city." It is one of the wealthiest regions in Estonia.