Stende facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stende
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Stende city corner.
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 Stende
Location in Latvia
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| Country |  Latvia |
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| Municipality | Talsi Municipality | ||
| Town rights | 1991 | ||
| Area | |||
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| Population
(2024)
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| • Total | 1,532 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | ||
| Postal code |
LV-3257
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| Calling code | +371 632 | ||
| Climate | Dfb | ||
| Website | http://www.stende.lv/ | ||
Stende is a small town located in Latvia. It's a place with an interesting past and a friendly community. The town was officially granted its city rights in 1991. Stende is part of the Talsi Municipality and is known for its quiet charm.
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Discovering Stende's Past
Stende has a long history, starting way back in the 14th century. It began as a settlement on the land of the Stende Manor. A manor was like a large estate with a big house, owned by a powerful family.
Early Beginnings of Stende
The original owner of the Stende Manor was a nobleman named Philipp von der Brüggen. He received this land from the Livonian Order. The Livonian Order was a group of knights who played a big role in the history of this region.
How the Railway Changed Stende
Stende started to grow much faster in 1904. This happened when a railway station was built there. The railway line connected Riga, the capital of Latvia, to Ventspils, a port city. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from Stende.
Stende During World War I
During the First World War in 1915, German troops took control of Stende. To help supply their soldiers, the Germans built a special narrow-gauge railway. This smaller railway connected Stende to the nearby port of Roja. Supplies could then be moved from Roja to Stende and sent further using the main railway line.
Becoming a Town
After many years as a settlement, Stende officially became a town in 1991. This was an important step for the community.
Who Lives in Stende?
The number of people living in Stende has changed over the years. It's interesting to see how the population has grown and shifted.
How Stende's Population Has Changed
Here's a look at how many people have lived in Stende at different times:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1935 | 719 | — |
| 1959 | 1,850 | +157.3% |
| 1970 | 1,851 | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 1,956 | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 2,034 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 2,134 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 2,012 | −5.7% |
| 2011 | 1,732 | −13.9% |
| Source: Latvian Geospatial Information Agency | ||
Different Cultures in Stende
Stende is home to people from many different backgrounds. The table below shows the mix of ethnic groups who have lived in the town over the years.
| Year | Population | Latvians | Russians | Belarusians | Ukrainians | Poles | Lithuanians | Jews | Gypsies | Tatars | Germans | Estonians | Others |
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| 1935 | 719 | 690 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2034 | 1743 | 174 | 30 | 15 | 24 | 14 | 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 29 |
| 1989 | 2134 | 1851 | 161 | 33 | 21 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2012 | 1800 | 116 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 9 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1732 | 1603 | 80 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 2022 | 1550 | 1430 | 63 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 57 |
Stende's Weather and Climate
Stende experiences a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Understanding Stende's Climate
The climate in Stende is classified as Dfb according to the Köppen climate classification system. This system helps scientists describe climates around the world based on temperature and rainfall.
| Climate data for Stende (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1923-present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
18.3 (64.9) |
27.5 (81.5) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.3 (93.7) |
29.7 (85.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
11.6 (52.9) |
34.3 (93.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −0.3 (31.5) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
3.9 (39.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
16.7 (62.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
21.8 (71.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
4.5 (40.1) |
1.4 (34.5) |
10.7 (51.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.5 (27.5) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
0.1 (32.2) |
5.8 (42.4) |
11.1 (52.0) |
14.7 (58.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
6.8 (44.2) |
2.5 (36.5) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
6.8 (44.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.3 (22.5) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
0.8 (33.4) |
4.8 (40.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.2 (52.2) |
7.5 (45.5) |
3.3 (37.9) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
2.5 (36.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −34.5 (−30.1) |
−36.1 (−33.0) |
−27.9 (−18.2) |
−15.9 (3.4) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−11.8 (10.8) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−26.0 (−14.8) |
−36.1 (−33.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52.0 (2.05) |
39.1 (1.54) |
38.5 (1.52) |
38.1 (1.50) |
46.0 (1.81) |
71.4 (2.81) |
78.1 (3.07) |
83.4 (3.28) |
64.0 (2.52) |
74.9 (2.95) |
57.5 (2.26) |
52.5 (2.07) |
695.5 (27.38) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 128 |
| Source 1: LVĢMC | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOAA (precipitation days 1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
