There are 7 cities (Latvian: Lielpilsētas), formally called republican towns (Latvian: Republikas pilsētas), and 70 towns (Latvian: Pilsētas), formally known as regional towns (Latvian: Rajonu pilsētas), in Latvia.
By Latvian law town rights are granted to settlements that are centers of culture and manufacturing with well developed social infrastructure and public utilities, and have at least 2,000 residents; however in special cases, if the settlement fulfils all other requirements, villages with fewer citizens can be designated towns.
To become a city, a town must have well developed industry, transport, public utilities and social infrastructure or be significant center of culture and social care, and have at least 50,000 residents. Again, however, in special cases, if a settlement fulfills all other requirements, towns with fewer citizens can be designated cities.
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Cities
| City | City rights | Population (2008) | Region |
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Daugavpils  pronunciation (help·info)
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1582 | 105958 | Latgale |
Jelgava pronunciation (help·info)
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1573 | 65635 | Zemgale |
Jūrmala pronunciation (help·info)
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1959 | 55580 | Vidzeme |
Liepāja pronunciation (help·info)
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1625 | 85050 | Kurzeme |
Rēzekne pronunciation (help·info)
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1773 | 35883 | Latgale |
Riga pronunciation (help·info)
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1225 | 717371 | Vidzeme |
Ventspils pronunciation (help·info)
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1378 | 43299 | Kurzeme |
Towns
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References
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- Vietas.lv- Map and information of Cities and Districts
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