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[[Image:Latvia-Riga.png|right|250px]]
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'''Rīga district''' ([[Latvian language|Latvian]]: ''Rīgas rajons'') is located in the very centre of [[Latvia]], around the [[Rīga]] metropolis. This district borders with the [[Gulf of Rīga]] in the north and, counterclockwise, [[Tukums district|Tukums]], [[Jelgava district|Jelgava]], [[Bauska district|Bauska]], [[Ogre district|Ogre]], [[Cesis district|Cēsis]] and [[Limbazi district|Limbaži]] districts and the cities of Rīga and [[Jūrmala]], that are administratively independent parts of this region. The area of this district is 3,474 km² (including Rīga City – 307 km² and Jūrmala City – 100 km²) and the population is 904,440 (including Rīga – 735,670 and Jūrmala - 55,250) that is about one half of the total Latvia’s population.
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Rīgas rajons
| settlement_type = District
| image_map = Latvia-Riga.png
| image_shield = Rīgas rajona ģerbonis.svg
| shield_alt = Coat of arms of Riga District
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[Latvia]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_total_km2 = 3058
| population_footnotes = <ref name="population">{{cite web |url=http://data.csb.gov.lv/Dialog/varval.asp?ma=04-05a&ti=4%2D5%2E+RESIDENT+POPULATION+BY+REGION%2C+CITY+AND+DISTRICT+AT+THE+BEGINNING+OF+THE+YEAR&path=../DATABASEEN/Iedzsoc/Annual%20statistical%20data/04.%20Population/&lang=1 |title=RESIDENT POPULATION BY REGION, CITY AND DISTRICT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR |publisher=csb.gov.lv |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901210751/http://data.csb.gov.lv/Dialog/varval.asp?ma=04-05a&ti=4-5.+RESIDENT+POPULATION+BY+REGION%2C+CITY+AND+DISTRICT+AT+THE+BEGINNING+OF+THE+YEAR&path=..%2FDATABASEEN%2FIedzsoc%2FAnnual%20statistical%20data%2F04.%20Population%2F&lang=1 |archive-date=2009-09-01 }}</ref>
| population_total = 173,116
| population_density_km2 = auto
| website = [http://www.rrp.lv/ www.rrp.lv]
| official_name = Riga District
| established_date = 1949
| established_title = Formed
| extinct_title = Dissolved
| extinct_date = 2009
| seat = [[Riga]]
}}
'''Riga District''' ({{lang-lv|Rīgas rajons}}) was an [[Districts of Latvia|administrative division]] of [[Latvia]], located in [[Semigallia]] and [[Vidzeme]] regions, in the centre of the country. It was the ''de facto'' successor of the historical [[Rīgas apriņķis|Riga County]] since 1949.


Rīga district is one of the largest regions of Latvia, it is strategically important and also has the most economic power and developed infrastructure. It is a cross-point of 10 major motorways and a junction of 6 important railroad lines.
Beginning from the west and counterclockwise to the east, Riga District bordered the districts of [[Tukums District|Tukums]], [[Jelgava District|Jelgava]], [[Bauska District|Bauska]], [[Ogre District|Ogre]], [[Cēsis District|Cēsis]] and [[Limbaži District|Limbaži]]. The area of the district was 3,058&nbsp;km² with a population of 159,247 in January 2009. Riga District was one of the largest regions of Latvia, it was strategically important and also had some of the most developed infrastructure in Latvia. It was a cross-point of 10 major motorways and a junction of 6 important railroad lines.


Districts were eliminated during the [[Administrative divisions of Latvia before 2021|administrative-territorial reform in 2009]].
==Nature==
[[Image:Riga Suisse 1890-1900.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
The larger part of this region lies in sand-soil plain of Rīga that are covered with pinewoods, low links, marshlands and level countryside that is typical for [[littoral]] lowlands. In the Northern part, there are ridges of links and many lakes have formed in hollows between them. There are 132 lakes in Rīga Region and the biggest of them are Babītes ezers, Lielais Baltezers, Mazais Baltezers, Dūņu ezers and Lilastes ezers. Rīga region is also crossed by the three major rivers in Latvia – [[Daugava]], [[Lielupe]] and [[Gauja]] Rivers. North-eastern part of region is covered with the biggest deciduous forests in Latvia.

The south-western part of [[Gauja National Nature Park]] (more that 1,000 kinds of herbs, 48 species of animals, 130 species of birds and 28 species of fish) is also located on the territory of Rīga Region.


==History==
==History==
{{Expand Latvian|section=yes}}
One of the first ancient settlements was situated in this district and dates from the 9th century [[Before Christ|BC]]. Across time localities of the Riga District had their resurgence and downturns caused by wars and unrest. This land been occupied by German [[Livonian Crusade|crusaders]] and [[Sweden|Swedish]], [[Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth|Polish–Lithuanian]], [[Electorate of Saxony|Saxonian]], [[Germany|German]] and [[Russia]]n armies. More than 300 monuments of cultural and historical significance that are on the list of cultural heritage protection tell us about the most important events of local history. The reasons for the rapid development of Riga District can be found in its geographic position, human and natural resources, and rich heritage of culture and history. For the same reasons this region is valuable for tourism, recreation and business travel.


== Subdivisions (2008) ==
One of the first ancient settlement places in this region is dated from the 9th millennium BC. In the time of many centuries localities of Rīga City were having their upsurges and downgrades caused by wars. These lands were strode by German [[Northern Crusades|crusaders]], [[Sweden|Swedish]], [[Poland|Polish]], [[Prussia]]n, [[Germany|German]] and [[Russia]]n armies. More than 300 monuments of cultural and historical significance that are on the list of culture heritage protection tell us about the most important events of local history. The reasons for the rapid development of the Rīga Region can be found in geographic position, human and nature resources, and rich heritage of culture and history. By the same reasons, this region is suitable for the tourism and recreation needs, also in combination with business travel.


==Cities==
=== Cities/towns ===
* [[Riga]] (exterritorial center)
* [[Baldone]]
* [[Baloži]]
* [[Olaine]]
* [[Salaspils]] with [[Salaspils Parish|rural territory]]
* [[Saulkrasti]] with [[Saulkrasti Parish|rural territory]]
* [[Sigulda]]
* [[Vangaži]]
=== Municipalities (former parishes) ===
* [[Ādaži Municipality]]
* [[Baldone Municipality]]
** Baldone
** [[Baldone Parish]]
* [[Carnikava Municipality]]
* [[Garkalne Municipality]]
* [[Inčukalns Municipality]]
** Vangaži
** [[Inčukalns Parish]]
* [[Krimulda Municipality]]
** [[Krimulda Parish]]
** [[Lēdurga Parish]]
*[[Mārupe Municipality]]
*[[Ropaži Municipality]]
*[[Sēja Municipality]]
*[[Sigulda Municipality]]
**Sigulda
**[[Allaži Parish]]
**[[More Parish]]
**[[Sigulda Parish]]
*[[Stopiņi Municipality]]


=== Parishes ===
Apart from [[Rīga]] and [[Jūrmala]] which have separate articles devoted to them, the largest towns in Rīga district are: Salaspils (population about 17,200), a town next to Rīga which houses many research institutes, Olaine (population about 12,100), a chemical industry center, and Sigulda (population about 10,100), a major tourist attraction with a historic 13th century castle and beautiful scenery.


* [[Babīte Parish]]
There are 8 towns in Rīga district:
* [[Daugmale Parish]]
*Baldone
* [[Ķekava Parish]]
*Baloži
* [[Mālpils Municipality|Mālpils Parish]]
*[[Jūrmala]]
*[[Olaine]]
* [[Olaine Parish]]
* [[Sala Parish, Mārupe Municipality|Sala Parish]]
*[[Salaspils]]
*Saulkrasti
*[[Sigulda]]
*Vangaži


==Nature==
The Rīga district is further divided in 17 pagasti:
[[Image:Riga Suisse 1890-1900.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Postcard view from Sigulda.]]
*[http://www.adazi.lv Ādaži]
The larger part of the former region lies in the sand-soil plains of Riga that are covered by pinewoods, low links, marshlands and level countryside that is typical for [[littoral]] lowlands. In the northern part, there are ridges of links and many lakes have formed in hollows between them. There are 132 lakes in the Riga Region and the biggest of them is the Babīte Lake, Lielais Baltezers, Mazais Baltezers, Dūņu Lake and Lilaste Lake. The former district is also crossed by three major rivers in Latvia – [[Daugava River|Daugava]], [[Lielupe River|Lielupe]] and [[Gauja River]]s.
*Allaži
*Babīte
*[[Carnikava]]
*Daugmale
*Garkalne
*Inčukalns
*Krimulda
*Ķekava
*Mālpils
*Mārupe
*Olaine
*Ropaži
*Salas
*Sigulda
*Stopiņu


The north-eastern part of former Riga District is covered by the largest deciduous forests in Latvia. The [[Gauja National Park]] is part of these forests and has more than 900 kinds of [[plants]], 48 species of [[mammals]] and 149 species of [[birds]].<ref name="GNP">{{cite web |url=http://www.gnp.lv/eng/ |title=Gauja National Park |access-date=5 March 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080220101146/http://www.gnp.lv/eng/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 20 February 2008}}</ref>
{{List of latvian's district}}


==References==
[[Category:Districts of Latvia|Riga District]]
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
[[el:Επαρχία Ρίγα]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090506004402/http://riga.in/ Photos of Riga and district]
[[eu:Riga Barrutia]]

[[fr:Rigas rajons]]
{{Cities and parishes of Riga District}}
[[it:Riga (distretto)]]
{{List of Latvian districts}}
[[lv:Rīgas rajons]]
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[[lt:Rygos rajonas]]
{{Authority control}}
[[no:Riga fylke]]

[[pl:Okręg ryski]]
[[Category:Districts of Latvia|Riga District]]
[[pt:Rīga (distrito)]]
[[ro:Raionul Riga]]

Latest revision as of 10:04, 16 March 2024

"Rigas" redirects here. For other uses, see Rigas (surname).
Rīgas rajons
District
Riga District
Coat of arms of Riga District
Coat of arms
Location of Rīgas rajons
CountryLatvia
Formed1949
Dissolved2009
SeatRiga
Area
 • Total3,058 km2 (1,181 sq mi)
Population
[1]
 • Total173,116
 • Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Websitewww.rrp.lv

Riga District (Latvian: Rīgas rajons) was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Semigallia and Vidzeme regions, in the centre of the country. It was the de facto successor of the historical Riga County since 1949.

Beginning from the west and counterclockwise to the east, Riga District bordered the districts of Tukums, Jelgava, Bauska, Ogre, Cēsis and Limbaži. The area of the district was 3,058 km² with a population of 159,247 in January 2009. Riga District was one of the largest regions of Latvia, it was strategically important and also had some of the most developed infrastructure in Latvia. It was a cross-point of 10 major motorways and a junction of 6 important railroad lines.

Districts were eliminated during the administrative-territorial reform in 2009.

History[edit]

One of the first ancient settlements was situated in this district and dates from the 9th century BC. Across time localities of the Riga District had their resurgence and downturns caused by wars and unrest. This land been occupied by German crusaders and Swedish, Polish–Lithuanian, Saxonian, German and Russian armies. More than 300 monuments of cultural and historical significance that are on the list of cultural heritage protection tell us about the most important events of local history. The reasons for the rapid development of Riga District can be found in its geographic position, human and natural resources, and rich heritage of culture and history. For the same reasons this region is valuable for tourism, recreation and business travel.

Subdivisions (2008)[edit]

Cities/towns[edit]

Municipalities (former parishes)[edit]

Parishes[edit]

Nature[edit]

Postcard view from Sigulda.

The larger part of the former region lies in the sand-soil plains of Riga that are covered by pinewoods, low links, marshlands and level countryside that is typical for littoral lowlands. In the northern part, there are ridges of links and many lakes have formed in hollows between them. There are 132 lakes in the Riga Region and the biggest of them is the Babīte Lake, Lielais Baltezers, Mazais Baltezers, Dūņu Lake and Lilaste Lake. The former district is also crossed by three major rivers in Latvia – Daugava, Lielupe and Gauja Rivers.

The north-eastern part of former Riga District is covered by the largest deciduous forests in Latvia. The Gauja National Park is part of these forests and has more than 900 kinds of plants, 48 species of mammals and 149 species of birds.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "RESIDENT POPULATION BY REGION, CITY AND DISTRICT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR". csb.gov.lv. Archived from the original on 2009-09-01.
  2. ^ "Gauja National Park". Archived from the original on 20 February 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2008.

External links[edit]

56°56′56″N 24°06′23″E / 56.9489°N 24.1064°E / 56.9489; 24.1064

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