Subate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Subate Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church
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 Subate
Location in Latvia
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| Country |  Latvia |
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| Municipality | Ilūkste municipality | |
| Town rights | 1917 | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 1,222 | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal code |
LV-5471
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| Calling code | +371 654 | |
Subate is a small town in Latvia, close to the border with Lithuania. About 1,222 people live there. Subate is located in the eastern part of the Zemgale region, about 40 kilometers west of Daugavpils.
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History of Subate
Early Beginnings
Subate started as a settlement near a lake. In 1570, a powerful leader named Gotthard Kettler gave land around the lake to the Plater family. They were a very important noble family in southeastern Latvia. This is how "Old Subbath" began.
Two Towns Become One
Over time, the Plater family changed their religion to Catholicism. They wanted to help the people living on their land also become Catholic. Because of this, some people who were Lutheran moved across the lake. They started a new settlement called "New Subbath."
For many years, there were two separate towns: Old Subbath and New Subbath. But in 1894, these two towns officially joined together to form one Subate.
Life in the Town
By the late 1800s, Subate was a busy place. Many Jewish people lived there, making up about half of the population. In 1914, about 2,300 people lived in Subate. The town was known for trading flax, which is a plant used to make fabric. This trade was especially strong with Lithuania.
Subate During Wartime
After World War I, the flax trade became less important for Subate. Sadly, during World War II, the Jewish community in Subate suffered greatly. Most of them did not survive the terrible events of 1941.
Images for kids
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Monument to soviet soldiers in Subate
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Lutheran church
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Old believers church in Subate
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The Old Jewish Cemetery in Subate
