Aizkraukle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aizkraukle
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 Aizkraukle
Location in Latvia
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| Country |  Latvia |
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| Municipality | Aizkraukle Municipality | ||
| Town rights | 1967 | ||
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| • Total | 6,853 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | ||
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LV-510(1-3)
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| Calling code | +371 651 | ||
Aizkraukle is a town in Latvia. It is located in the Vidzeme region, right next to the Daugava River. This town is also the main center for Aizkraukle Municipality. In 2020, about 7,018 people lived here.
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History of Aizkraukle
Early History and Castle Ruins
Long ago, around the 1300s, a group called the Livonian Order built Aizkraukle Castle. This castle was a few kilometers away from an old fort built by the Livs. You can still see the ruins of this old castle today. Before the first World War, the area was known by its German name, Ascheraden.
How Aizkraukle Became a Town
The modern town of Aizkraukle started in 1961. It was built to house the people working on the big Pļaviņas power plant nearby. At first, it was called Stučka. This name honored Pēteris Stučka, a Latvian communist.
In 1967, Stučka officially became a town. It also became the main center for the Stučkas District. Later, in 1990, the town's name was changed to Aizkraukle. This new name came from the nearby railway station. The name "Aizkraukle" means "beyond the Kraukle River."
Economy and Industries
What Aizkraukle Produces
Aizkraukle has several important industries. These include making electricity, working with wood, printing, and farming. These activities help the town's economy.
Awards and Recognition
In 2004, Aizkraukle was recognized for being a very neat place. It won the award for "The tidiest town in Latvia 2004" in its size group.
Notable People from Aizkraukle
- Aigars Apinis (born 1973), an athlete
- Ivars Deinis (born 1977), a luger (someone who rides a small sled down an icy track)
- Laura Igaune (born 1988), an athlete
- Kristers Gudļevskis (born 1992), an ice hockey player
- Elvis Stuglis (born 1993), a footballer (soccer player)
- Ingars Stuglis (born 1996), a footballer (soccer player)
Images for kids
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Aizkraukle Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church
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A Soviet-era supermarket
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See also
In Spanish: Aizkraukle para niños
