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Where is Liepaja, Latvia? - Map, Geography & Facts

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³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ is located in the southwestern part of Latvia along the Baltic Sea coast. It lies west of Saldus and south of Ventspils, placing it within the Kurzeme region.

Location Map of Liepaja, Latvia

About Map: The map showing location of Liepaja in Latvia.

Where is ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ Located?

³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ is located in the southwestern part of Latvia along the Baltic Sea coast. It lies west of Saldus and south of Ventspils, placing it within the Kurzeme region.

The city covers an area of approximately 68 sq km (26.25 sq mi) and has a population of about 68,000 residents as per recent estimates.

³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ is known for its port and coastal landscape. Key attractions include ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ Beach, Karosta Prison, ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ Port, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Seaside Park, and concert hall Great Amber.

³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹, Latvia Facts

CategoryDetails
City Name³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹
CountryLatvia
MunicipalityState City (independent municipality)
RegionCourland (Western Latvia)
EstablishedTown rights granted in 1625
PopulationApprox. 70,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area60.37 sq km (23.31 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 1,160 people per sq km
Coordinates56.5047° N, 21.0108° E
Time ZoneEastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3)
Postal CodesLV-3401 to LV-3417
Area Code+371
Major WaterwaysBaltic Sea
TransportationPort city; rail and road connections; ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ International Airport
Famous ForSeaside beaches, Karosta military area, music culture, and port
Top Attractions³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ Beach, Karosta Prison, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Rose Square
Official Websitehttps://www.liepaja.lv

Distance from ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Major Cities in Latvia

  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Riga – 220 km (137 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Valmiera – 300 km (186 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to CÄ“sis – 280 km (174 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Sigulda – 260 km (162 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Limbaži – 280 km (174 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Saulkrasti – 250 km (155 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Ogre – 230 km (143 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Jelgava – 190 km (118 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Tukums – 170 km (106 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Ventspils – 110 km (68 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ – 0 km (0 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Daugavpils – 400 km (249 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to RÄ“zekne – 440 km (273 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to JÄ“kabpils – 320 km (199 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Gulbene – 360 km (224 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Madona – 320 km (199 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to KuldÄ«ga – 130 km (81 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Saldus – 150 km (93 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Bauska – 210 km (130 miles)
  • ³¢¾±±ð±èÄåÂá²¹ to Preiļi – 350 km (217 miles)
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