Smiltene
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Smiltene is a town in the Vidzeme region of northern Latvia, situated on the banks of the Abuls River. Historically part of the lands of the bishop of Riga, it features a castle site dating back to 1359. The modern town was significantly developed under the patronage of the Baltic German Lieven family.
Statistics
Area
6.96 km²
Population
5,073