Ikšķile

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Ikšķile

Name

Ikšķile

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Ikšķile is a town in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, historically known as Uexküll. It served as the first capital of the Roman Catholic Bishopric of Livonia. The town is situated along the Daugava River and has deep roots in medieval crusading history.

Statistics

Area

9.95 km²

Population

7,448

Location