Seda, Latvia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seda
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 Seda
Location in Latvia
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| Country |  Latvia |
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| Municipality | Valmiera Municipality | |
| Town rights | 1991 | |
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| Population
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| • Total | 1,092 | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal code |
LV-4728
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| Calling code | +371 647 | |
| Website | http://www.valka.lv/?id=96 | |
Seda is a small town in Latvia, located in the Vidzeme region. It is part of the Valmiera Municipality. The town was founded in 1952.
Seda is well-known for its main industry: digging up peat. Peat is a type of soil that forms from decaying plants in wet areas. It can be used as fuel or for gardening.
History of Seda
Seda was established in 1952. It was built around a large company that extracted peat. Many workers from different parts of the Soviet Union moved to Seda to work in this industry.
Unique Architecture
The town has a special look because of its buildings. They were built in the 1950s in a style called Stalinist architecture. This style often features grand, strong-looking buildings. It shows how important the peat industry was to Seda back then.
Life in Seda
Even today, a company called "Seda" is still a major employer in the town. It continues to be important for the local economy.
Seda in Film
The town and its people were featured in a documentary film. It is called Seda: People of the Marsh. The film was made in 2004 by director Kaspars Goba. It gives a look into the lives of people in Seda.
Gallery
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The recreation centre in Seda, a place for community activities.
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A Russian Orthodox church in Seda, showing the town's religious heritage.
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Seda Secondary School, where students in the town go to learn.
