Preiļi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Preiļi
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Daugavpils street in Preiļi
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 Preiļi
Location in Latvia
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| Country |  Latvia |
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| District | Preiļi Municipality | |
| Town rights | 1928 | |
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| Population
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| • Total | 5,841 | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal code |
LV-5301
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| Calling code | +371 653 | |
| Number of city council members | 11 | |
| Website | http://www.preili.lv/ | |
Preiļi is a small town located in the Latgale region of Latvia. It is also the main administrative center for Preiļi Municipality.
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History of Preiļi
Preiļi is one of the oldest places where people have lived in Latvia. It was first written about in old documents way back in 1250. A big house called the Borch family manor was built there in 1836.
By 1897, about 2,104 people lived in Preiļi. Preiļi officially became a city in 1928, which means it got special "city rights." By 1935, the population was 1,662 people. After World War II, the number of people living in Preiļi dropped to less than 1,000. During the time of the Soviet Union, many workers from Russia and Belarus moved to Preiļi for jobs. This caused the population to grow a lot, reaching its highest point of 9,421 people in 1989.
People of Preiļi (Demographics)
This section shows information about the people who live in Preiļi. It includes details like how many people there are and what different groups make up the population.
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| Latvians | 54.4% | |||
| Russians | 39.6% | |||
| Poles | 1.9% | |||
| Belarusians | 1.5% | |||
| Roma | 1.2% | |||
Famous People from Preiļi
Some well-known people have come from Preiļi:
- Jānis Ivanovs (1906-1983), a famous classical music composer.
- Antonija Vilcāne (born 1956), an archaeologist who studies medieval times.
Twin Towns and Sister Cities
A "twin town" or "sister city" is when two cities in different countries become partners. They often share culture and learn from each other. Preiļi is twinned with these cities:
Hlybokaye, Belarus
Nizhyn, Ukraine
Ocnița, Moldova
Sahil, Azerbaijan
Utena, Lithuania
Images for kids
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Mortuary of von Borch family in the city park
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Ruins of Preiļi Palace
