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Saunags
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Saunags (Livonian: Sǟnag) is a populated place in Kolka Parish, Talsi Municipality, Latvia, located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Cape Kolka,[2] within the borders of Slītere National Park. The name derived from Livonian Sǟnag – pike perch (Sander), a local fish. First mentioned in documents in 1310, it is the oldest of the twelve Livonian villages on the Livonian Coast. It consists of two parts - Saunags and Dižsaunags (Great Saunag), the later being the oldest and more preserved one. Located along the coast of the Baltic Sea and formerly inhabited by Livonian people.
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Saunags
Livonian: Sǟnag Saunaga, Saunaga Ciems, Saunaguciems | |
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Village | |
![]() Saunags beach | |
Coordinates: 57°43′00″N 22°25′00″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Municipality | Talsi Municipality |
Parish | Kolka Parish[1] |
First mentioned | 1310 |
Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 15 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | LV-3275 Kolka |
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