Aizpute is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies west of Riga and southeast of Liep膩ja, placing it within the historic Courland region.
Location Map of Aizpute, Latvia
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Where is Aizpute Located?
Aizpute is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies west of Riga and southeast of Liep膩ja, placing it within the historic Courland region.
The town covers an area of approximately 9 sq km (3.47 sq mi) and has a population of about 4,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Aizpute is known for its historic old town and cultural heritage. Key attractions include Aizpute Castle ruins, St. John鈥檚 Church, Tebras River valley, old wooden architecture, local museums, and nearby countryside landscapes.
Aizpute, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Aizpute |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Dienvidkurzeme Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1378 |
| Population | Approx. 4,500 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 8.50 sq km (3.28 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 530 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.7210掳 N, 21.6020掳 E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3456 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Tebra River |
| Transportation | Regional roads; limited rail access nearby |
| Famous For | Historic old town, medieval heritage, and cultural festivals |
| Top Attractions | Aizpute Castle Ruins, St. John鈥檚 Lutheran Church, Tebras River Valley, Old Town Streets |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Aizpute to Major Cities in Latvia
- Aizpute to Riga 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Aizpute to Valmiera 鈥� 260 km (162 miles)
- Aizpute to C膿sis 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Aizpute to Sigulda 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Aizpute to Limba啪i 鈥� 230 km (143 miles)
- Aizpute to Saulkrasti 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Aizpute to Ogre 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Aizpute to Jelgava 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Aizpute to Tukums 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Aizpute to Ventspils 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Aizpute to Liep膩ja 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Aizpute to Daugavpils 鈥� 350 km (217 miles)
- Aizpute to R膿zekne 鈥� 370 km (230 miles)
- Aizpute to J膿kabpils 鈥� 260 km (162 miles)
- Aizpute to Gulbene 鈥� 320 km (199 miles)
- Aizpute to Madona 鈥� 290 km (180 miles)
- Aizpute to Kuld墨ga 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Aizpute to Saldus 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Aizpute to Bauska 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Aizpute to Prei募i 鈥� 310 km (193 miles)
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