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{{Short description|Town in Latvia}} |
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| name = Vangaži |
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| image_caption = Lutheran church in Vangaži |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Ropaži Municipality]] |
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| established_title = [[Town rights]] |
| established_title = [[Town rights]] |
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| established_date = 1991 |
| established_date = 1991 |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Latvia |
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| postal_code = LV-2136 |
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| area_code = +371 67 |
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'''Vangaži''' |
'''Vangaži''' ({{audio|Lv-Vangaži.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a [[town]] in [[Ropaži Municipality]] in the [[Vidzeme]] region of [[Latvia]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The name Vangaži ({{lang-de|Wangasch}}) was first mentioned in the 17th century as the name of a local [[manorialism|manor]]. The name itself is a combination of two words in the [[Livonian language|Livonian]] language - ''vang'' (field) and ''aži'' (place). Since the 17th century there was also a [[Lutheran]] [[Church (building)|church]] in Vangaži. Close to the modern town of Vangaži there were several [[manufactures]] which produced paper, glass and copper products.<ref>[http://www.vangazi.lv/senvesture.htm Ancient history of Vangaži] (in Latvian)</ref> |
The name Vangaži ({{lang-de|Wangasch}}) was first mentioned in the 17th century as the name of a local [[manorialism|manor]]. The name itself is a combination of two words in the [[Livonian language|Livonian]] language - ''vang'' (field) and ''aži'' (place). Since the 17th century there was also a [[Lutheran]] [[Church (building)|church]] in Vangaži. Close to the modern town of Vangaži there were several [[manufactures]] which produced paper, glass and copper products.<ref>[http://www.vangazi.lv/senvesture.htm Ancient history of Vangaži] (in Latvian)</ref> |
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The modern town started in the 1950s when the [[concrete]] factory was founded. In 1957 the village '''Oktobra ciemats''' was founded which in 1961 was renamed to Vangaži. In 1992 Vangaži was granted the status of a town.<ref>[http://www.vangazi.lv/vesture.htm History of Vangaži] (in Latvian)</ref> |
The modern town started in the 1950s when the [[concrete]] factory was founded. In 1957 the village '''Oktobra ciemats''' was founded which in 1961 was renamed to Vangaži. In 1992 Vangaži was granted the status of a town.<ref>[http://www.vangazi.lv/vesture.htm History of Vangaži] (in Latvian)</ref> |
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From 1968 to 1991 Vangaži had a relatively strong [[football (soccer)|football]] club - known at first as '''Celtnieks Vangaži''', then renamed to [[Betons Vangaži]]. From 1989 to 1991 the club coached by [[Vladimirs Serbins]] played in the [[Virsliga|top Latvian football league]]. With the bankruptcy of the concrete factory the football club was disbanded. [[Latvia national football team]] footballer [[Viktors Morozs]] is the most notable footballer from Vangaži.<ref>[http://sports.delfi.lv/news/football/news/article.php?id=20574500 History of football in Vangaži] (in Latvian)</ref> |
From 1968 to 1991 Vangaži had a relatively strong [[football (soccer)|football]] club - known at first as '''Celtnieks Vangaži''', then renamed to [[Betons Vangaži]]. From 1989 to 1991 the club coached by [[Vladimirs Serbins]] played in the [[Virsliga|top Latvian football league]]. With the bankruptcy of the concrete factory the football club was disbanded. [[Latvia national football team]] footballer [[Viktors Morozs]] is the most notable footballer from Vangaži.<ref>[http://sports.delfi.lv/news/football/news/article.php?id=20574500 History of football in Vangaži] (in Latvian)</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of cities in Latvia]] |
*[[List of cities in Latvia]] |
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{{Cities and parishes of Riga District}} |
{{Cities and parishes of Riga District}} |
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{{Latvian regional cities}} |
{{Latvian regional cities}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Vangazi}} |
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1991]] |
[[Category:Populated places established in 1991]] |
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[[Category:1991 establishments in Latvia]] |
[[Category:1991 establishments in Latvia]] |
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[[Category:Ropaži Municipality]] |
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[[Category:Kreis Riga]] |
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[[Category:Vidzeme]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:53, 28 July 2023
Vangaži | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 57°5′33″N 24°32′47″E / 57.09250°N 24.54639°E | |
Land | Lettland |
Municipalities | Ropaži Municipality |
Town rights | 1991 |
Area | |
• Total | 5.19 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
• Land | 5.10 km2 (1.97 sq mi) |
• Water | 0.090000000000001 km2 (0.034749194268821 sq mi) |
Population (2024)[2] | |
• Total | 3,192 |
• Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | LV-2136 |
Calling code | +371 67 |
Website | www |
Vangaži (town in Ropaži Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia.
) is aHistory
[edit]The name Vangaži (German: Wangasch) was first mentioned in the 17th century as the name of a local manor. The name itself is a combination of two words in the Livonian language - vang (field) and aži (place). Since the 17th century there was also a Lutheran church in Vangaži. Close to the modern town of Vangaži there were several manufactures which produced paper, glass and copper products.[3]
The modern town started in the 1950s when the concrete factory was founded. In 1957 the village Oktobra ciemats was founded which in 1961 was renamed to Vangaži. In 1992 Vangaži was granted the status of a town.[4]
Sports
[edit]From 1968 to 1991 Vangaži had a relatively strong football club - known at first as Celtnieks Vangaži, then renamed to Betons Vangaži. From 1989 to 1991 the club coached by Vladimirs Serbins played in the top Latvian football league. With the bankruptcy of the concrete factory the football club was disbanded. Latvia national football team footballer Viktors Morozs is the most notable footballer from Vangaži.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Reģionu, novadu, pilsētu un pagastu kopējā un sauszemes platība gada sākumā". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Ancient history of Vangaži (in Latvian)
- ^ History of Vangaži (in Latvian)
- ^ History of football in Vangaži (in Latvian)