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'''Ķegums''' ({{audio|Lv-Ķegums.ogg|pronunciation}}; {{lang-de|Keggum}}) is a [[town]] in [[Ogre Municipality]] situated mostly on the right bank of the [[Daugava River]]. Latvian law defines Ķegums town as divided between two regions, [[Vidzeme]] on the right bank of the [[Daugava]] and [[Semigallia]] on the left bank.<ref>[https://www.vestnesis.lv/op/2021/121B.3] Latviešu vēsturisko zemju likums
'''Ķegums''' ({{audio|Kegumspronunc.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a [[town]] in Latvia.
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==History==
The construction of the town was started in 1936 as a settlement to house the workers constructing the [[Ķegums Hydroelectric Power Station]]. Ķegums was granted town status in 1991.


==Sport==
==Sport==
Ķegums has been host to the [[Sidecarcross world championship|Latvian Sidecarcross Grand Prix]] numerous times<ref>[http://www.thejohndaveypages.org/JD_GP/MIXXXVNVN.htm VENUES USED IN GP 1971-2005] The John Davy Pages, accessed: 2 November 2009</ref> and will be hosting it again in [[2010 Sidecarcross world championship|2010]], on 8 August.<ref>[http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/sidecarcross/events/ FIM Sidecarcross Wolrd Championship - 2010 Calendar] FIM website, accessed: 30 October 2009</ref>
Ķegums has been host to the Latvian Grand Prix of [[Motocross World Championship]] and [[Sidecarcross World Championship]] numerous times.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thejohndaveypages.org/JD_GP/MIXXXVNVN.htm|title= VENUES USED IN GP 1971-2005|publisher= The John Davy Pages|access-date= 2 November 2009}}</ref>
Ķegums hosted Latvian Grand Prix of Motocross World Championship during the [[2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2009]], [[2010 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2010]], [[2011 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2011]], [[2012 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2012]], [[2013 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2013]] and [[2015 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2015]].

In the [[2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2009]], Ķegums also hosted the [[FIM Motocross World Championship|Latvian Motocross Grand Prix]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of cities in Latvia]]
*[[List of cities in Latvia]]
*[[Latvian fleet that fought for the Allies in World War II]]
*[[Latvian fleet that fought for the Allies in World War II]] – one of the ships held the name of the town


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 15 April 2024

For a Latvian freighter, see Latvian Mercantile Marine during World War II.
Ķegums
Town
Ķegums railway station
Ķegums railway station
Coat of arms of Ķegums
Coat of arms
Ķegums is located in Latvia
Ķegums
Ķegums
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°44′N 24°42′E / 56.733°N 24.700°E / 56.733; 24.700
Land Lettland
MunicipalityOgre Municipality
Town rights1993
Regierung
 • MayorRoberts Ozols
Area
[1]
 • Total6.88 km2 (2.66 sq mi)
 • Land4.07 km2 (1.57 sq mi)
 • Water2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
 • Rural territory101 km2 (39 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[2]
 • Total2,059
 • Density300/km2 (780/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-5020
Calling code+371 650
Number of city council members8
Websitehttp://www.kegums.lv/

Ķegums (pronunciationⓘ; German: Keggum) is a town in Ogre Municipality situated mostly on the right bank of the Daugava River. Latvian law defines Ķegums town as divided between two regions, Vidzeme on the right bank of the Daugava and Semigallia on the left bank.[3]

History

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The construction of the town was started in 1936 as a settlement to house the workers constructing the Ķegums Hydroelectric Power Station. Ķegums was granted town status in 1991.

Sport

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Ķegums has been host to the Latvian Grand Prix of Motocross World Championship and Sidecarcross World Championship numerous times.[4] Ķegums hosted Latvian Grand Prix of Motocross World Championship during the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Reģionu, novadu, pilsētu un pagastu kopējā un sauszemes platība gada sākumā". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ [1] Latviešu vēsturisko zemju likums
  4. ^ "VENUES USED IN GP 1971-2005". The John Davy Pages. Retrieved 2 November 2009.


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