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Kermit
July 8, 2023
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Jēkabpils (English: Jakobstadt) is a city in eastern Latvia, on the Daugava River halfway between Riga and Daugavpils. It is considered the unofficial capital of the Selija region. In 2022, Jēkabpils had 21,339 inhabitants.
The historical parts of Jēkabpils and the northern incorporated Krustpils lie on both sides of the Daugava, which is spanned by a bridge here. Since July 1, 2021, the city is part of Jēkabpils District.
The area was part of the state of Jersika. In 1237 the Knights of the Livonian Order built a stone castle called Cruczeborch (Kreutzburg) on the right bank of the river.
The historical parts of Jēkabpils and the northern incorporated Krustpils lie on both sides of the Daugava, which is spanned by a bridge here. Since July 1, 2021, the city is part of Jēkabpils District.
The area was part of the state of Jersika. In 1237 the Knights of the Livonian Order built a stone castle called Cruczeborch (Kreutzburg) on the right bank of the river.
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July 24, 2025
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Old Town Square. At the time of the city's founding in the 17th century, the square was owned by the state, that is, by the duke, and its use was related to the operation of the port.
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