Piltene
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Piltene is a town located in the Courland region of Latvia, within Ventspils Municipality. Historically, a castle was erected here in 1220 by King Valdemar II of Denmark. The area experienced complex political shifts, including periods under Danish, Polish-Lithuanian, Swedish, and Russian control.
Statistics
Area
5.40 km²
Population
909