Priekule, Latvia

Priekule (pronunciation ; German: Preekuln) is a town in southwestern Latvia in Priekule Municipality.

Priekule
Town
Priekule church
Coat of arms
Priekule
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°27′N 21°35′E
Country Latvia
DistrictPriekule municipality
Town rights1928
Area
  Total5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Population
 (January 01, 2010)
  Total2,441
  Density452.04/km2 (1,170.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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

References

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