Priekule, Latvia
Priekule (
pronunciation ; German: Preekuln) is a town in southwestern Latvia in Priekule Municipality.
Priekule | |
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Town | |
 Priekule church | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Priekule Location in Latvia | |
| Coordinates: 56°27′N 21°35′E | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| 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.
See also
- List of cities in Latvia
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