Priekule, Latvia
Priekule (
Priekule | |
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Town | |
Priekule church | |
Coat of arms | |
Priekule Location in Latvia | |
Coordinates: 56°27′N 21°35′E | |
Country | |
District | Priekule municipality |
Town rights | 1928 |
Area | |
• Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
Population (January 01, 2010) | |
• Total | 2,441 |
• Density | 452.04/km2 (1,170.8/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | LV-3434 |
Calling code | +371 634 |
History
Priekule is first mentioned as a fortified manor in 1483 but only began to grow as a town after 1871 when the Liepāja - Vilnius railway was built through Priekule.[1] It was granted town rights in 1928 by the Latvian government.
Honarable people:
Krists Jākabsons- founder of ''Dzerajs and CO'' and 2nd place holder in scientific research competition in social studies in Latvia, also mayor of Priekule.
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See also
- List of cities in Latvia
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