Jersika
in Preiļi Municipality, Latvia

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.256 and 26.202 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 15' 20" and E 26° 12' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:32 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Riga
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:54 am and 4:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Latvia in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Latvia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Latvia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Jersika

Jersika in Preiļi Municipality is located in Latvia about 93 mi (or 150 km) south-east of Riga, the country's capital town.

Current time in Jersika is now 07:32 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Riga with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Jersika, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Latvia is Riga International Airport in a distance of 97 mi (or 155 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) in Lithuania at a distance of 109 mi (or 175 km).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Livani, Ilukste, Vecvarkava, Jekabpils and Akniste. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 30% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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preview picture of video '[LDZ] class 2TE10U nr. 0216 passing Līvāni station with a west bound freight train.'

[LDZ] class 2TE10U nr. 0216 passing Līvāni station with a west bound freight train.

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 07:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

Līvāni, Latvia 11.8.2011.

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[LDZ] diesel pulling NOVOTRANS freight waggons past Līvāni station in moon light.

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 20:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

Līvāni, Latvia 11.8.2011.

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[LDZ] diesel running through nightly Līvāni with a west bound freight train.

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 03:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

Līvāni, Latvia 11.8.2011.

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Līvānu novadā, izmantojot perspektīvu metodi, remontē ceļu Līvāni -- Gavartiene -- Steķi

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VDTVsizeti

Līvānu novadā aktīvi norit valsts vietējās nozīmes autoceļa Līvāni -- Gavartiene -- Steķi 11 kilometru gara posma rekonstrukcija, kas tiek veikta, izmantojot perspektīvu metodi...

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Līvānu novadā pērn lielākā daļa noziedzīgo nodarījumu bija zādzības

Published: January 29, 2015
Length: 18:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VDTVsizeti

Līvānu novadā par sabiedrisko kārtību un iedzīvotāju drošību rūpējas Valsts policijas Latgales reģiona pārvaldes Līvānu iecirknis, kas ir Preiļu iecirkņa apakšvienība. Tāpat...

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[LDZ] Latvian Railways class 2TE10M nr. 3421 arriving with a freight train at Līvāni station.

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 08:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

Līvāni, Latvia 11.8.2011.

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Līvānos atzīmē Starptautisko dienu cilvēkiem ar invaliditāti

Published: December 04, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VDTVsizeti

Atzīmējot Starptautisko dienu cilvēkiem ar invaliditāti, Līvānu biedrībā „Baltā māja” tika prezentēta atklātne, kuras tapšanā piedalījušies cilvēki ar īpašām vajadzībām...

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Līvānos nākamgad sāksies vērienīga industriālās zonas rekonstrukcija

Published: March 27, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VDTVsizeti

Līvānu novada pašvaldība šajā plānošanas periodā ievērojamu summu piesaistīto līdzekļu veltīs pilsētas industriālās zonas rekonstrukcijai. Līvānu industriālajā zonā darbojas...

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Bez komentāriem

Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 57:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VDTVsizeti

Bez komentāriem Latgales mākslas un amatniecības centrs Līvāni 08.07.2014.

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Izvēlēts Līvānu novada firmas ēdiens

Published: April 05, 2013
Length: 24:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VDTVsizeti

Līvāni jau izsenis var lepoties ar savu stikla ražošanas vēsturi, bet tagad novadam izvēlēts arī novada firmas ēdiens. To nesen konkursa laikā noteica speciāli veidota žūrija,...

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Principality of Jersika

The principality of Jersika (Latin: Gerzika, terra Lettia, German: Gerzika, Zargrad, Russian: Ерсика, Герцике; also known as Lettia) was an early medieval principality in eastern modern Latvia. The capital of Jersika was located on a hill fort 165 km southeast of Riga.

Located at 56.2759, 26.202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1239 disestablishments, History of Latvia, Former principalities, Archaeological sites in Latvia, States and territories established in the 10th century, Historical regions in Latvia

Jersika Station

Jersika Station is a railway station on the Riga – Daugavpils Railway.

Located at 56.2547, 26.2106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Latvia

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yersika, Jerzika, Ierzika, Yersiki, Jersika