Ķegums
| Ķegums | ||
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 Ķegums
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| Coordinates: 56°44′N 24°42′E / 56.733°N 24.700°ECoordinates: 56°44′N 24°42′E / 56.733°N 24.700°E | ||
| Country |
 Latvia
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| District | Ogre District | |
| Town rights | 1993 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Roberts Ozols | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi) | |
| • Rural territory | 101 km2 (39 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 2,473 | |
| • Density | 364/km2 (940/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Postal code | LV-5020 | |
| Calling code | +371 650 | |
| Number of city council members | 8 | |
Ķegums (
pronunciation ; German: Keggum)) is a town in Latvia, the administrative centre of Ķegums Municipality on the right bank of the Daugava River.
The construction of the town was started in 1936 as a settlement to house the workers constructing the Ķegums Hydroelectric Power Station. Ķegums was granted town status in 1991.
Ķegums has been host to the Latvian Grand Prix of and Sidecarcross World Championship numerous times. Ķegums hosted Latvian Grand Prix of Motocross World Championship during the , , , , and .
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