Dobele
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Dobele | |
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Town | |
![]() Dobele castle ruins. | |
Coordinates:56°37′N23°16′E/ 56.617°N 23.267°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Municipality | Dobele Municipality |
Town rights | 1917 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ivars Gorskis |
Area | |
• Total | 8.03 km2(3.10 sq mi) |
• Land | 7.91 km2(3.05 sq mi) |
• Water | 0.12 km2(0.05 sq mi) |
Population (2024)[2] | |
• Total | 8,589 |
• Density | 1,100/km2(2,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2(EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3(EEST) |
Postal code | LV-370(1-2) |
Calling code | +371 637 |
Climate | Dfb |
Website | www |
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Dobele(German:Doblen) is atownin the cultural regionZemgaleinLatvia,and is located near the center of Latvia on the banks of the riverBērze.It receivedtown rightsin 1917 whilst being a part of the German occupiedCourland Governorateduring theFirst World War.[3]As of 2020, the population was 8,856.[4]
;Name origin
[edit]In a German document from 1254 a place nameDubeleneorDubelonehas been used. Later the namesDoblene,DoblenenandDoblenalso have been used for this inhabited location. The original place name can be reconstructed asDobeleneorDobeliene,but its origins are linked to the place nameduobe(pit or delve) andduobele(dip, dimple). Most likely, the reconstructed place nameDobelenemeant 'populated area in a dimple'.[5]
History
[edit]Dobele is first mentioned in historical sources in 1254; however, at that time it was only a wooden fortress which was destroyed during the Semigallian War of Independence (1279–1290), the final phase of theNorthern Crusadesin Latvia. On its spot, a new stonecastlewas erected in 1335 and a small settlement grew up around it. The ruins of this fortress are still visible and are in the process of being restored. The original church was constructed in 1495, and eventually, the fortress developed into a trading post. In the 17th century, a watermill, sawmill, a cardigan mill, and a vinegar-works were constructed during the reign of dukeJacob Kettler.In 1927, theJelgava–Liepāja Railwayconnected the city to other important towns and a period of development resulted.
Industry
[edit]Dobele is the home of many large enterprises, such as mills, the "Seal" chemical plant, and the "Baltic Candles" candle factory.[6]
Education
[edit]In Dobele, as in other Latvian towns, there are several educational establishments: five comprehensive schools, including theDobele State Grammar School,four kindergartens, Music and Art schools, a Vocational school and Adult Education Center, as well as Children and Youth Centres.
Culture
[edit]The town of Dobele has a Cultural Centre as well as a museum. The town is also the location of 8 nationally protected monuments, such as the old castle, church, and town hall.[7]
There are several annual festivals and holidays celebrated including theIelīgosim Jāņus,the Midsummer celebration, and thejubileja,or festival, which changes yearly.
Climate
[edit]Dobele has ahumid continental climate(KöppenDfb).
Climate data for Dobele (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1949-present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 10.4 (50.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
30.6 (87.1) |
33.1 (91.6) |
35.8 (96.4) |
35.1 (95.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
35.8 (96.4) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −0.3 (31.5) |
0.0 (32.0) |
4.5 (40.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.9 (69.6) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
17.5 (63.5) |
10.7 (51.3) |
4.7 (40.5) |
1.2 (34.2) |
11.3 (52.4) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.6 (27.3) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
0.7 (33.3) |
6.6 (43.9) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.6 (60.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
17.4 (63.3) |
12.6 (54.7) |
7.0 (44.6) |
2.5 (36.5) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
7.2 (45.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.2 (22.6) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
1.9 (35.4) |
6.2 (43.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
12.7 (54.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
8.1 (46.6) |
3.6 (38.5) |
0.3 (32.5) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
3.2 (37.7) |
Record low °C (°F) | −34.1 (−29.4) |
−35.9 (−32.6) |
−25.7 (−14.3) |
−13.2 (8.2) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
0.3 (32.5) |
4.7 (40.5) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−21.7 (−7.1) |
−31.9 (−25.4) |
−35.9 (−32.6) |
Averageprecipitationmm (inches) | 38.6 (1.52) |
29.6 (1.17) |
29.6 (1.17) |
32.3 (1.27) |
42.9 (1.69) |
66.6 (2.62) |
77.1 (3.04) |
64.0 (2.52) |
53.8 (2.12) |
62.2 (2.45) |
45.0 (1.77) |
38.8 (1.53) |
580.5 (22.87) |
Average precipitation days(≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 114 |
Mean monthlysunshine hours | 40.1 | 69.6 | 147.1 | 209.2 | 291.4 | 286.8 | 305.5 | 262.9 | 175.9 | 107.7 | 40.5 | 30.7 | 1,967.4 |
Source 1: LVĢMC[8][9] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: NOAA (precipitation days 1981-2010)[10] |
Demographics
[edit]Latviansmake up 75.5% of the population whileRussians,at 14%, are a significant minority. Other groups includeBelarusians- 3.3%,Lithuanians- 2.3%,Ukrainians-1.8%,Poles- 1.5%, and 1.6% are of other nationalities.
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Source:Latvian Geospatial Information Agency |
Gallery
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Dobele Lutheran church (1495)
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Catholic church (2003)
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Dobele Railway Station
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The main square
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19th-century buildings in the city center
Notable people
[edit]- Oskars Bārs(1848–1914), architect
- Gunārs Saliņš(1924–2010), modernist poet
- Alexei Kudrin(born 1960), politician, economist
- Linda Mūrniece(born 1970), politician, journalist
- Uldis Augulis(born 1972), politician
- Viktors Ščerbatihs(born 1974), weightlifter, Olympic silver-medalist
- Andris Naudužs(born 1975), racing cyclist
- Gatis Eglītis(born 1978), politician
- Lauris Reiniks(born 1979), musician
- Andrejs Šeļakovs(born 1988), basketball player
- Māris Bogdanovičs(born 1991), cyclist
- Emīls Liepiņš(born 1992), cyclist
- Ritvars Suharevs(born 1999), weightlifter
- Kristers Tobers(born 2000), football player
- Daniela Ivanova(born 2002), weightlifter
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Reģionu, novadu, pilsētu un pagastu kopējā un sauszemes platība gada sākumā".Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.Retrieved31 July2024.
- ^"Iedzīvotāju skaits pēc tautības reģionos, pilsētās, novados, pagastos, apkaimēs un blīvi apdzīvotās teritorijās gada sākumā (pēc administratīvi teritoriālās reformas 2021. gadā)".Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.Retrieved19 June2024.
- ^"Pilsēta".Dobeles pilsētas dome.Retrieved2008-03-05.
- ^"ISG020. Population number and its change by statistical region, city, town, 21 development centres and county".Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. 2020-01-01.Retrieved2021-02-12.
- ^Laimute Balode, Ojārs Bušs.No Abavas līdz Zilupei. Vietvārdu cilmes īsā vārdnīca.Rīga: Latviešu valodas aģentūra, 2015, 94.—95. lpp.
- ^Uzņēmumi
- ^"Sākumlapa en | Dobeles novada pašvaldība".dobele.lv.Retrieved2024-03-21.
- ^"Klimatisko normu dati".Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.RetrievedMarch 24,2023.
- ^"Gaisa temperatūras rekordi".Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.RetrievedMarch 24,2023.
- ^"World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1981-2010".National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedMarch 30,2023.