In Latvian mythology, Austras Koks ("tree of the east" or "tree of the dawn") was a tree that grew from the start of Saules' (the sun's) daily journey across the sky. It is usually considered an oak.
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Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 468 people, 158 households, and 121 families residing in the town. The population density is 19.9/km² ...