Salas, Riga

Salas ('Islands' in Latvian) is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Its landmass consists entirely of the islands Zaķusala, Lucavsala, and Kazas sēklis ('Goat Sandbank'). It is the least populated neighbourhood of Riga with a population of just around 70-80 people.

Salas
Neighbourhood of Riga
Location of Salas in Riga
Location of Salas in Riga
CountryLatvia
CityRiga
DistrictsZemgale Suburb
Latgale Suburb
Area
 • Total3.628 km2 (1.401 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total79
 • Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Websiteapkaimes.lv
  • Zaķusala, viewed from the northern end
    Zaķusala, viewed from the northern end
  • Zaķusala, viewed from the Riga Radio and TV Tower
    Zaķusala, viewed from the Riga Radio and TV Tower
  • Lucavsala Recreation Park
    Lucavsala Recreation Park
  • Monument to Russian soldiers from the Great Northern War in Lucavsala
    Monument to Russian soldiers from the Great Northern War in Lucavsala
  • View of Kazas sēklis
    View of Kazas sēklis

56.9264°N 24.1211°E / 56.9264; 24.1211


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.