Viļāni
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Viļņi is a town in Rēzekne Municipality, located in the Latgale region of Latvia. Historically first mentioned in 1495 as Wielona, it developed due to its position on the Riga-Rēzekne trade route. The town experienced significant industrial growth in the 19th century with flax mills and leather production.
Statistics
Area
4.93 km²
Population
2,813