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Šampēteris

Coordinates: 56°56′31″N 24°02′23″E / 56.9419°N 24.0397°E / 56.9419; 24.0397
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Šampēteris
Neighbourhood of Riga
Location of Šampēteris in Riga
Location of Šampēteris in Riga
CountryLatvia
CityRiga
DistrictZemgale Suburb
Area
 • Total1.366 km2 (0.527 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total4,886
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)
Websiteapkaimes.lv

Šampēteris is an old Riga neighbourhood on the Pārdaugava side of the Daugava river, with many houses built in the first part of 20th century still surviving.

Etymology

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The area's name comes from the French word champêtre, which means 'rural, pastoral'.

56°56′31″N 24°02′23″E / 56.9419°N 24.0397°E / 56.9419; 24.0397