Ogre, Latvia

Ogre is a city in Latvia. It has had town rights since 1929. It is the principal town of Ogre District in Central Latvia. It is where the Daugava and Ogre rivers come together.

City
Flag of Ogre
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Coordinates: 56°49′07″N 24°36′20″E / 56.81861°N 24.60556°E / 56.81861; 24.60556Coordinates: 56°49′07″N 24°36′20″E / 56.81861°N 24.60556°E / 56.81861; 24.60556
CountryLatvia
DistrictOgre District
Town rights1929
Government
 • MayorEgils Helmanis
Area
 • Total13.58 km2 (5.24 sq mi)
Population
 • Total26,760
 • Density1,970/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-500(1-3)
Number of city council members13
Websitewww.ogresnovads.lv


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