Priekule is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, in the western part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies east of Liep膩ja and south of Grobi艈a, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
Location Map of Priekule, Latvia
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Where is Priekule Located?
Priekule is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, in the western part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies east of Liep膩ja and south of Grobi艈a, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 5 sq km (1.93 sq mi) and has a population of about 2,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Priekule is known for its historical significance and rural surroundings. Key attractions include Priekule Manor, local parks, town center, nearby forests, cultural sites, and surrounding countryside landscapes.
Priekule, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Priekule |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Dienvidkurzeme Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1928 |
| Population | Approx. 2,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 5.50 sq km (2.12 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 360 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.4470掳 N, 21.5860掳 E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3434 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Virga River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; located near Lithuania border |
| Famous For | Historic town, railway heritage, and cultural traditions |
| Top Attractions | Priekule Lutheran Church, local parks, nearby countryside |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Priekule to Major Cities in Latvia
- Priekule to Riga 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Priekule to Valmiera 鈥� 290 km (180 miles)
- Priekule to C膿sis 鈥� 270 km (168 miles)
- Priekule to Sigulda 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Priekule to Limba啪i 鈥� 270 km (168 miles)
- Priekule to Saulkrasti 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Priekule to Ogre 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Priekule to Jelgava 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Priekule to Tukums 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Priekule to Ventspils 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Priekule to Liep膩ja 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Priekule to Daugavpils 鈥� 370 km (230 miles)
- Priekule to R膿zekne 鈥� 410 km (255 miles)
- Priekule to J膿kabpils 鈥� 290 km (180 miles)
- Priekule to Gulbene 鈥� 350 km (217 miles)
- Priekule to Madona 鈥� 310 km (193 miles)
- Priekule to Kuld墨ga 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Priekule to Saldus 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Priekule to Bauska 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Priekule to Prei募i 鈥� 330 km (205 miles)
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