Valdemārpils (
pronunciation (help·info) called Sasmaka until 1926) is a town in northwestern Latvia, near Talsi. The town is named after Krišjānis Valdemārs, born in nearby Ārlava parish, who was one of the leaders of the first Latvian National Awakening. He is celebrated in the town with a memorial stone.
| Cities, Municipalities and Parishes of the defunct Talsi District |
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Balgale • Dundaga • Ģibuļi • Īve • Kolka • Ķūļciems • Laidze • Lauciene • Lībagi • Lube • Mērsrags • Roja • Strazde • Valdgale • Vandzene • Virbi
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Categories: Towns in Latvia | 1917 establishments | Courland geography stubs
Latvia