Salaspils

city in Latvia

Salaspils is a town in Latvia. It has had town rights since 1993. It is nearby the river Daugava and 18 kilometers from Riga.

Salaspils
Kircholm, Kerkolm
Town
Salaspils Railway Station in 2008
Salaspils Railway Station in 2008
Coat of arms of Salaspils
Salaspils is located in Latvia
Salaspils
Salaspils
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°52′N 24°21′E / 56.867°N 24.350°E / 56.867; 24.350
Country Latvia
DistrictRiga District
Town rights1993
Government
 • MayorRaimonds Čudars [1]
Area
 • Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Population
 • Total17,621
 • Density1,468.4/km2 (3,803/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-2121; LV-2169
Calling code+371 67
Number of city council members13
Websitehttp://www.salaspils.lv/en/