Šampēteris

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Šampēteris
Neighbourhood of Riga
Location of Šampēteris in Riga
Country	Latvia
City	Riga
District	Zemgale Suburb
Area
• Total	1.366 km2 (0.527 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	4,886
• Density	3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)
Website	apkaimes.lv

Šampēteris is an old

river, with many houses built in the first part of 20th century still surviving.

Etymology

The area's name comes from the French word champêtre, which means 'rural, pastoral'.

56°56′31″N 24°02′23″E / 56.9419°N 24.0397°E / 56.9419; 24.0397