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Viesīte

Town

Flag	Coat of arms

Viesīte

Location in Latvia

Country

Latvia

District

Jēkabpils Municipality

Town rights

1928

Area

• Total

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• Land

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• Rural territory

311.1 km² (120.1 sq mi)

Elevation

110 m (360 ft)

Population

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• Total

1,510

Time zone

UTC+2 (EET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+3 (EEST)

Calling code

+371 652

Number of city council members

Website

http://www.viesite.lv

Viesīte is a small town in the western part of Jēkabpils Municipality in Latvia. It is located in the Selonia region. In 2024, about 1,510 people lived there.

Viesīte is a typical Selonia town, found among the hills in the center of the district. Selonia is a special cultural and historical area. It borders other regions like Latgale, Zemgale, Vidzeme, and also the country of Lithuania.

The town was once known by names like Eckengraf or Azu village. Viesīte is located where important roads meet. These roads connect it to cities like Jēkabpils (32 km away) and Riga (130 km away). The border with Lithuania is also quite close, just 31 km away.

The coat of arms for Viesīte shows five golden acorns on a purple background. These acorns are a symbol of strength and power. The flag of Viesīte uses the colors of the Selonia district flag: green, white, and red. The town's coat of arms is placed right in the middle of the flag.

Governing Viesīte
Exploring Viesīte
- Local Attractions
- Memorial Places
Sister Cities
Notable People
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Governing Viesīte

The town of Viesīte is managed by the Viesīte Town and Rural Territory Council. This council has 9 members, called deputies. These deputies work together to make decisions for the town and the surrounding rural area. The current leader of the council is Alfons Žuks, who is like the mayor.

The council has different groups, called committees, that focus on specific tasks. These help the council manage various parts of the town's life:

The Finance Committee handles money matters.
The Social, Educational, and Culture Affairs Committee looks after schools, social help, and cultural events.
The Territorial Development and Business Facilitation Committee helps with town planning and supports local businesses.
The Agriculture and Land Affairs Committee deals with farming and land use.

These committees and the deputies work with the people of Viesīte to solve problems and make the town a better place.

Exploring Viesīte

Viesīte has many interesting places to visit and learn about its history and culture.

Local Attractions

The Little Engine: This refers to a historical narrow-gauge railway, which was very important for the town's development.
Viesīte Culture Castle: A central place for community events, performances, and cultural activities.
Viesīte Brīvibas (Freedom) Church: An important religious building in the town.
Viesīte Museum of Local History "Selonia": This museum tells the story of Viesīte and the Selonia region. It's a great place to learn about the area's past.

Memorial Places

Memorial Room and Places of Professor Pauls Stradiņš: Dedicated to a famous doctor, Pauls Stradiņš, who was born near Viesīte. He made big contributions to medicine.
Memorial Room of Writer Anna Brodele: Honors Anna Brodele, a writer connected to the area.

Sister Cities

Viesīte has special connections with other towns and districts around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They work together to share culture and ideas.

Viesīte is twinned with: