Aloja is located in Limbaži Municipality, in the northern part of Latvia near the Estonian border. It lies northeast of Limbaži and south of the border town of Ainaži, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
Location Map of Aloja, Latvia
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Where is Aloja Located?
Aloja is located in Limbaži Municipality, in the northern part of Latvia near the Estonian border. It lies northeast of Limbaži and south of the border town of Ainaži, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,300 residents as per recent estimates.
Aloja is known for its agricultural surroundings and local heritage. Key attractions include Aloja Evangelical Lutheran Church, local cultural center, nearby forests, rural landscapes, small parks, and traditional countryside views.
Aloja, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Aloja |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Limbaži Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Northern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1992; settlement dates back earlier |
| Population | Approx. 1,300 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 5.00 sq km (1.93 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 260 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.7670° N, 24.8770° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-4064 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Aloja River |
| Transportation | Regional roads; nearest rail connections in Limbaži |
| Famous For | Aloja starch factory, rural charm, and agricultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Aloja Lutheran Church, Aloja Museum, scenic countryside and river areas |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Aloja to Major Cities in Latvia
- Aloja to Riga – 130 km (81 miles)
- Aloja to Valmiera – 50 km (31 miles)
- Aloja to Cēsis – 80 km (50 miles)
- Aloja to Sigulda – 100 km (62 miles)
- Aloja to Limbaži – 40 km (25 miles)
- Aloja to Saulkrasti – 90 km (56 miles)
- Aloja to Ogre – 150 km (93 miles)
- Aloja to Jelgava – 160 km (99 miles)
- Aloja to Tukums – 170 km (106 miles)
- Aloja to Ventspils – 250 km (155 miles)
- Aloja to Liepāja – 330 km (205 miles)
- Aloja to Daugavpils – 310 km (193 miles)
- Aloja to Rēzekne – 330 km (205 miles)
- Aloja to Jēkabpils – 260 km (162 miles)
- Aloja to Gulbene – 230 km (143 miles)
- Aloja to Madona – 200 km (124 miles)
- Aloja to Kuldīga – 270 km (168 miles)
- Aloja to Saldus – 250 km (155 miles)
- Aloja to Bauska – 200 km (124 miles)
- Aloja to Preiļi – 290 km (180 miles)
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