Strenči
Strenči (pronounced [ˈstrentʃi] (
Strenči | |
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Town | |
Coat of arms | |
Strenči Location in Latvia | |
Coordinates: 57°37′N 25°41′E | |
Country | |
Municipality | Strenči Municipality |
Town rights | 1928 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Velga Graumane |
Area | |
• Total | 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,614 |
• Density | 283/km2 (730/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | LV-4730 |
Calling code | +371 647 |
Website | http://www.strenci.lv/ |
Strenči is known as the raftsmen capital of Latvia, due to the town's location on the Gauja river and historical role in timber rafting.
Strenči is bordered by North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.
Twin towns — sister cities
Strenči is twinned with:[1]
References
- "Sadraudzības pilsētas". strencunovads.lv (in Latvian). Strenči. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
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