Bukulti
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Bukulti | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood of Riga | |
 Jaunciema gatve (Jaunciems Street) in Bukulti | |
 Location of Bukulti in Riga | |
| Country | Latvia |
| City | Riga |
| District | Vidzeme Suburb |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.183 km2 (2.001 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 671 |
| • Density | 129/km2 (335/sq mi) |
| Postal code | LV-1024 |
| Website | apkaimes.lv |
Bukulti is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia, located in the northeastern part of the Vidzeme Suburb.
As of 2013, a survey was taken with residents of the neighbourhood and 62% said they enjoyed their life in Bukulti. 51% of surveyees claimed the best part about the area was the Baltezers Canal.[1]
History
Early mentions of the settlement come from the 12th and 13th century. The earliest one dates to 1297, when a mill named Neiermīle mill (Novum Molendinum) was built by the Livonian Order. Later, the Livonian Order built a stone castle.[2]
