Riga (Rīga), Riga
Riga: capital and largest city of Latvia
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Quick Facts about Rīga
| Population | 632,614 |
| Country | Latvia, Russian Republic, Russian Empire, Latvia, Reichskommissariat Ostland, Terra Mariana, Soviet Union, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Soviet Union, Tsardom of Russia, Swedish Empire, Holy Roman Empire, United Baltic Duchy, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
| State | Riga (Latvia) |
| Postal code | LV-1000 |
| Phone Area Codes | 66-67 |
| Area | 303.78 km2 |
| Official name | Rīga |
| Continent | Europe |
| Latitude & Longitude | 56.9778,24.1217 |
| Legislative body | Riga City Council |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital city | Rīga is capital of Livonia Governorate, Riga governorate, Livonian confederation, Latvia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1201 (825 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time, Eastern European Summer Time |
| Local time | 15:16:01 (23rd April 2026) |
Vistas desde la iglesia de San Pedro Riga Letonia 2012-08-07 DD 09 image
Geography
Rīga is located at 56°58'40"N 24°7'18"E (56.9777800, 24.1216700).
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The largest city of Rīga is Riga with a population of 742,572. . See all Rīga cities & populated places.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 61,000 | - | t2112377179 |
| 1897 | 281,884 | 78.36% | Russian Empire Census |
| 2014 | 701,977 | 59.84% | Russian Empire Census |
| 2016 | 698,529 | -0.49% | demographic balance |
| 2017 | 641,423 | -8.9% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 637,971 | -0.54% | Russian Empire Census |
| 2019 | 632,614 | -0.85% | demographic balance |
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