Saldus and Saldus district
The first time Saldus was mentioned in the historical sources as early as the year 1253. Around the year 1341 not far from the castle of ancient Latvian tribes the Livonian Order built a brick castle and fortress and they changed the name of the place to Frauenburg. It is a German name and if translated into Latvian means "a town where women live". In the course of time, in the nearby surroundings of the castle a small town was founded. One of the evidences of its existence is a Christian cemetery, which was situated not far from the castle. In year 1625, Duke Frederic made the castle his home, but Frauenburg experienced its upswing during the reign of Duke Jekabs (1664-1684). During the Northern War in 1701, the castle became the residence of the King Charles XII. During the Northern War the castle was ruined completely and a plague spread to the inhabitants of the town who died out entirely. For more than 100 years there existed only Saldus parish and the estate.
The birth year of today's Saldus is considered to be 1856, when the first plots of land from the estate were sold to build houses on the left bank of the river Ciecere.
Saldus got its rights to be a town only in 1917, but since 1950 Saldus has been the centre of the district.
Saldus district is located in the South-western part of Latvia. The total area of it is 2181 km2.
Saldus town is its administrative center. Three biggest cities are located approximately 100 km from Saldus. The capital Riga is located 110 km from Saldus, Liepāja - 90 km, and Ventspils, Latvia's biggest harbor - 100 km.
The total number of population in Saldus district is about 39000 people. 12637 or 33% of them live in Saldus.
Saldus town council
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Address: Striķu iela 3, Saldus, LV-3801
Phone: +371 63807280
Fax: +371 63881100
Website: www.salduspilseta.lv
Saldus district's council
Address: Avotu iela 12, Saldus, Latvija, LV-3801
Phone: +371 63807900
Fax: +371 63807910
E-mail:
srp@saldus.lv 
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