Ogre, Latvia

city in Latvia

Ogre is a city in Latvia. It has had town rights since 1929. It is the principal town of Ogre District in Central Latvia. It is where the Daugava and Ogre rivers come together.

Ogre
City
Flag of Ogre
Coat of arms of Ogre
Ogre is located in Latvia
Ogre
Ogre
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°49′07″N 24°36′20″E / 56.81861°N 24.60556°E / 56.81861; 24.60556
CountryLatvia
DistrictOgre District
Town rights1929
Government
 • MayorEgils Helmanis
Area
 • Total13.58 km2 (5.24 sq mi)
Population
 • Total26,760
 • Density1,970/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-500(1-3)
Calling code+371 650
Number of city council members13
Websitewww.ogresnovads.lv