Zilupe Municipality
| Zilupe Municipality Zilupes novads | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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| Country |
 Latvia | |
| Formed | 2002 | |
| Centre | Zilupe | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Oļegs Agafonovs | |
| Area[1] | ||
| • Total | 308.9 km2 (119.3 sq mi) | |
| Population (2009)[2] | ||
| • Total | 3,799 | |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) | |
| Website |
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Zilupe Municipality (Latvian: Zilupes novads) is a municipality in the historical region of Latgale, and the Latgale Planning Region in Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2002 by merging Zaļesje Parish and Zilupe. In 2009 it absorbed Lauderi Parish and Pasiene Parish, the administrative centre being Zilupe. Zilupe, Lauderi, Zaļesje and Pasiene are among the towns and villages located in the municipality.
Demographics
Ethnic composition
As of 1 January 2010 the ethnic composition of the municipality is as follows:[3]
| Ethnic group | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Russians | 2014 | 54,23 % |
| Latvians | 879 | 23,67 % |
| Belarusians | 605 | 16,23 % |
| Poles | 88 | 2,37 % |
| Ukrainians | 61 | 1,64 % |
| Others | 68 | 1,83 % |
See also
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zilupe municipality. |
- ↑ The Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government of the Republic of Latvia
- ↑ The Central Election Commission of Latvia
- ↑ "Iedzīvotāju skaits pašvaldībās pēc nacionālā sastāva 01.01.2010" (PDF). Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
Coordinates: 56°23′14″N 28°07′16″E / 56.3873°N 28.1212°E
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