Raipole, a settlement in the Ludza district (Republic of Latvia). In the 19th – early 20th century it was the settlement of Raipol in Dvinsk uyezd, Vitebsk Governorate. In 1918–40 it was part of the Republic of Latvia; in 1940–91 of the Latvian SSR.
In 1897, 220 Jews lived in Raipole (14.3%); in 1939 — 8 Jews.
In 1882–1903, Raipole was closed to free Jewish settlement.
In the summer of 1941, Raipole was occupied by Wehrmacht units. In the autumn of 1941, the Jews of Raipole were murdered.
Raipol, see Raipole.