Pļaviņas (; German: Stockmannshof) is a town in Aizkraukle Municipality in Latvia. The town is located on the Daugava river. The population in 2020 was 2,974.[3] Latvian law defines the town of Pļaviņas as belonging partly to the Vidzeme region and partly to Latgale.[4]
Pļaviņas | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Pļaviņas train station | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Pļaviņas Location in Latvia | |
| Coordinates: 56°36′N 25°43′E / 56.600°N 25.717°E | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Municipality | Aizkraukle Municipality |
| Town rights | 1927 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.03 km2 (2.71 sq mi) |
| • Land | 5.67 km2 (2.19 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.36 km2 (0.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[2] | |
• Total | 2,823 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | LV-512(0-1) |
| Calling code | +371 651 |
| Website | http://www.plavinas.lv/ |
History
editTown rights were granted on April 26, 1927, simultaneously with the incorporation of the neighboring settlement of Gostiņi into Pļaviņas. However, in 1930, at the request of the residents, Gostiņi was excluded from the town limits.
In 1949, the city became a district center. It housed the executive committee, district court and prosecutor's office, financial department, and a bank. In 1956, Gostiņi was once again incorporated into the town. In 1959, the district was dissolved.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Reģionu, novadu, pilsētu un pagastu kopējā un sauszemes platība gada sākumā". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Iedzīvotāju skaits pēc tautības reģionos, pilsētās, novados, pagastos, apkaimēs un blīvi apdzīvotās teritorijās gada sākumā (pēc administratīvi teritoriālās reformas 2021. gadā)". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "ISG020. Population number and its change by statistical region, city, town, 21 development centres and county". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ [1] Latviešu vēsturisko zemju likums
- ^ "Pļaviņas - Vēsture". Retrieved 19 December 2024.
External links
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