Kauguri, Latvia
| Kauguri | |
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Kauguri Cultural Centre
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 Location in Jūrmala |
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| Country |
 Latvia
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| City | Jūrmala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 20,585 |
| • Density | 6,054.4/km2 (15,681/sq mi) |
Kauguri is a residential area in the western part of Jūrmala, a city in Latvia. It is estimated that the population is approximately one-half of Jūrmala's population, so it is more than 20,000. As part of a resort town, Kauguri has changed a great deal since Latvia regained its independence in 1991; modern shops, cultural and medical facilities attract many people from far and near. Kauguri stretches for 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) along the Gulf of Riga that washes the golden-sandy beach.
There are three high schools in Kauguri, a number of kindergartens, as well as a bank, insurance agency, and travel agency. It is also home to the football club FK Jūrmala, playing in the Virsliga. Kauguri bathing area received the National Bathing Area Quality Certificate acknowledging it conformity with several International Blue Flag Certification criteria.
It takes about 40 minutes to get to Kauguri from Riga (the capital city of Latvia) by car, about 50 minutes by train and about an hour by bus.
Coordinates: 56°57′34″N 23°36′32″E / 56.9594°N 23.6089°E
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