Šampēteris

Šampēteris is an old Riga neighbourhood on the Pārdaugava side of the Daugava river, with many houses built in the first part of 20th century still surviving.

Šampēteris
Neighbourhood of Riga
Location of Šampēteris in Riga
CountryLatvia
CityRiga
DistrictZemgale Suburb
Area
  Total1.366 km2 (0.527 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total4,886
  Density3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)
Websiteapkaimes.lv

Etymology

The area's name comes from the French word champêtre, which means 'rural, pastoral'.

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