Ziemeļi
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Ziemeļi | |
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Village | |
 Ziemeļi in the winter. | |
  Ziemeļi | |
| Coordinates: 56°40′56″N 24°12′59″E / 56.68222°N 24.21639°E | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Municipality |  Bauska Municipality |
| Parish |  Iecava Parish |
| Established | 1949 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 97 |
| ZIP Code | LV-3913 |
Ziemeļi (IPA: /ziemeʎi/;ⓘ) is a small village located in Iecava Parish, Bauska Municipality, in the Semigallia region of Latvia. The village lies approximately 12 km northwest of the parish center, Iecava, 35 km north of Bauska, and 39 km south of Riga. It is part of a predominantly agricultural area and is characterized by its small population and rural setting.
The history of Ziemeļi is closely tied to the development of Iecava Parish. While the region has been inhabited since ancient times, the village of Ziemeļi was established during the Soviet era, particularly in mid-20th century. At that time, agricultural collectivization led to the creation of collective farms (kolkhozes), which shaped the settlement patterns in the area. Historical farmsteads in the surrounding region included Buļļi, Kalnenieki, and Kriknas.[1]
Prior to the Soviet period, the area formed part of the traditional Semigallian countryside, with scattered farmsteads and agricultural estates. Archaeological finds indicate that human activity in the broader Iecava area dates back to prehistoric times.
Geography
Ziemeļi is situated on the shores of river Putrupe, in the northern part of Iecava Parish and is surrounded by farmland, forests, and small ditches. The village is part of the lowland terrain typical of the Semigallian region, with fertile soils that support local agriculture.
The nearest major city is Riga, Latvia's capital, located about 39 km to the north.
