Ape is located in Smiltene Municipality, in the northeastern part of Latvia near the border with Estonia. It lies northeast of Smiltene and south of the Estonian town of Mõniste, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
Location Map of Ape, Latvia
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Where is Ape Located?
Ape is located in Smiltene Municipality, in the northeastern part of Latvia near the border with Estonia. It lies northeast of Smiltene and south of the Estonian town of Mõniste, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 7 sq km (2.70 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Ape is known for its rural setting and cross-border location. Key attractions include the Vaidava River, local parks, Ape town center, nearby forests, cultural sites, and surrounding countryside landscapes.
Ape, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Ape |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Smiltene Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Northern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1928 |
| Population | Approx. 1,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 4.80 sq km (1.85 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 210 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.5380° N, 26.6970° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-4337 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Vaidava River |
| Transportation | Regional roads; no direct railway access |
| Famous For | Motocross events, scenic landscapes, and border proximity to Estonia |
| Top Attractions | Ape Motocross Track, Vaidava River Valley, local parks and nature areas |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Ape to Major Cities in Latvia
- Ape to Riga – 190 km (118 miles)
- Ape to Valmiera – 70 km (43 miles)
- Ape to Cēsis – 100 km (62 miles)
- Ape to Sigulda – 130 km (81 miles)
- Ape to Limbaži – 120 km (75 miles)
- Ape to Saulkrasti – 150 km (93 miles)
- Ape to Ogre – 180 km (112 miles)
- Ape to Jelgava – 210 km (130 miles)
- Ape to Tukums – 230 km (143 miles)
- Ape to Ventspils – 350 km (217 miles)
- Ape to Liepāja – 390 km (242 miles)
- Ape to Daugavpils – 170 km (106 miles)
- Ape to Rēzekne – 180 km (112 miles)
- Ape to Jēkabpils – 160 km (99 miles)
- Ape to Gulbene – 70 km (43 miles)
- Ape to Madona – 140 km (87 miles)
- Ape to Kuldīga – 360 km (224 miles)
- Ape to Saldus – 330 km (205 miles)
- Ape to Bauska – 220 km (137 miles)
- Ape to Preiļi – 200 km (124 miles)
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