Ventspils is located in the northwestern part of Latvia along the Baltic Sea coast. It lies west of Kuld墨ga and north of Tukums, placing it within the Kurzeme coastal region.
Location Map of Ventspils, Latvia
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Where is Ventspils Located?
Ventspils is located in the northwestern part of Latvia along the Baltic Sea coast. It lies west of Kuld墨ga and north of Tukums, placing it within the Kurzeme coastal region.
The city covers an area of approximately 80 sq km (30.89 sq mi) and has a population of about 34,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Ventspils is known for its port and beaches. Key attractions include Ventspils Beach, Ventspils Castle, Livonian Order Museum, local parks, Seaside Park, and Ventspils Lighthouse.
Ventspils, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Ventspils |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | State City (independent municipality) |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1290 |
| Population | Approx. 34,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 40.90 sq km (15.79 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 830 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.3890掳 N, 21.5600掳 E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3601 to LV-3615 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Baltic Sea, Venta River |
| Transportation | Port city; rail and road connections; Ventspils International Airport |
| Famous For | Modern port facilities, beaches, and well-maintained city infrastructure |
| Top Attractions | Ventspils Beach, Livonian Order Castle, Seaside Park, Ventspils Adventure Park |
| Official Website | https://www.ventspils.lv |
Distance from Ventspils to Major Cities in Latvia
- Ventspils to Riga 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Ventspils to Valmiera 鈥� 270 km (168 miles)
- Ventspils to C膿sis 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Ventspils to Sigulda 鈥� 230 km (143 miles)
- Ventspils to Limba啪i 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Ventspils to Saulkrasti 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Ventspils to Ogre 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Ventspils to Jelgava 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Ventspils to Tukums 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Ventspils to Ventspils 鈥� 0 km (0 miles)
- Ventspils to Liep膩ja 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Ventspils to Daugavpils 鈥� 360 km (224 miles)
- Ventspils to R膿zekne 鈥� 400 km (249 miles)
- Ventspils to J膿kabpils 鈥� 280 km (174 miles)
- Ventspils to Gulbene 鈥� 340 km (211 miles)
- Ventspils to Madona 鈥� 300 km (186 miles)
- Ventspils to Kuld墨ga 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Ventspils to Saldus 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Ventspils to Bauska 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Ventspils to Prei募i 鈥� 330 km (205 miles)
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