Kolka is located in Talsi Municipality, in the northwestern part of Latvia on the tip of the Courland Peninsula. It lies north of Talsi and west of Ventspils, where the Gulf of Riga meets the Baltic Sea.
Location Map of Kolka, Latvia
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Where is Kolka Located?
Kolka is located in Talsi Municipality, in the northwestern part of Latvia on the tip of the Courland Peninsula. It lies north of Talsi and west of Ventspils, where the Gulf of Riga meets the Baltic Sea.
The village covers an area of approximately 3 sq km (1.16 sq mi) and has a population of around 800 residents based on recent estimates.
Kolka is known for its coastal landscape and meeting point of two seas. Key attractions include Cape Kolka, Sl墨tere National Park, Gulf of Riga coastline, Baltic Sea views, Kolka lighthouse area, and coastal nature trails.
Kolka, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Kolka |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Talsi Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Northwestern Latvia) |
| Established | Historic coastal village; inhabited for centuries |
| Population | Approx. 800 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | Small coastal village area (exact size not officially defined) |
| Population Density | Low-density rural settlement |
| Coordinates | 57.7490掳 N, 22.5830掳 E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3275 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Baltic Sea (meeting point of the Gulf of Riga and open sea) |
| Transportation | Regional roads; remote coastal location; no railway access |
| Famous For | Cape Kolka (Kolkasrags), unique coastal point, and bird migration routes |
| Top Attractions | Cape Kolka, Kolka Lighthouse (offshore), Sl墨tere National Park |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Kolka to Major Cities in Latvia
- Kolka to Riga 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Kolka to Valmiera 鈥� 260 km (162 miles)
- Kolka to C膿sis 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Kolka to Sigulda 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Kolka to Limba啪i 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Kolka to Saulkrasti 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Kolka to Ogre 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Kolka to Jelgava 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Kolka to Tukums 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Kolka to Ventspils 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Kolka to Liep膩ja 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Kolka to Daugavpils 鈥� 360 km (224 miles)
- Kolka to R膿zekne 鈥� 400 km (249 miles)
- Kolka to J膿kabpils 鈥� 260 km (162 miles)
- Kolka to Gulbene 鈥� 320 km (199 miles)
- Kolka to Madona 鈥� 280 km (174 miles)
- Kolka to Kuld墨ga 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Kolka to Saldus 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Kolka to Bauska 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Kolka to Prei募i 鈥� 310 km (193 miles)
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