Šampēteris
Šampēteris | |
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Neighbourhood of Riga | |
 Location of Šampēteris in Riga | |
| Country | Latvia |
| City | Riga |
| District | Zemgale Suburb |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.366 km2 (0.527 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 4,674 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi) |
| Website | apkaimes.lv |
Šampēteris is an old Riga neighbourhood on the Pārdaugava side of the Daugava river, with many houses built in the first part of 20th century still surviving.[1]
Etymology
The area's name comes from the French word champêtre, which means 'rural, pastoral'.
References
- ^ "10k RUN | Walking Map". Pacer Walking App. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
| Kurzeme District |  | |
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| Zemgale Suburb | ||
| Northern District | ||
| Vidzeme Suburb | ||
| Central District | ||
| Latgale Suburb | ||
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