Grobiņa is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies east of Liepāja and west of Aizpute, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
Location Map of Grobina, Latvia
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Where is Grobiņa Located?
Grobiņa is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies east of Liepāja and west of Aizpute, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 3,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Grobiņa is known for its archaeological heritage and early settlement history. Key attractions include Grobiņa Castle ruins, Grobiņa Archaeological Ensemble, Ālande River, local parks, historical sites, and surrounding natural landscapes.
Grobiņa, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Grobiņa |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Dienvidkurzeme Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1695; history dates back to Viking Age settlement |
| Population | Approx. 3,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 6.90 sq km (2.66 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 435 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.5350° N, 21.1660° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3430 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Ālande River |
| Transportation | Road connections; located near Liepāja; limited rail access nearby |
| Famous For | Ancient Viking settlement, archaeological sites, and historical heritage |
| Top Attractions | Grobiņa Archaeological Ensemble, Grobiņa Castle Ruins, Ālande River area |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Grobiņa to Major Cities in Latvia
- Grobiņa to Riga – 210 km (130 miles)
- Grobiņa to Valmiera – 290 km (180 miles)
- Grobiņa to Cēsis – 270 km (168 miles)
- Grobiņa to Sigulda – 250 km (155 miles)
- Grobiņa to Limbaži – 270 km (168 miles)
- Grobiņa to Saulkrasti – 240 km (149 miles)
- Grobiņa to Ogre – 220 km (137 miles)
- Grobiņa to Jelgava – 180 km (112 miles)
- Grobiņa to Tukums – 160 km (99 miles)
- Grobiņa to Ventspils – 110 km (68 miles)
- Grobiņa to Liepāja – 10 km (6 miles)
- Grobiņa to Daugavpils – 370 km (230 miles)
- Grobiņa to Rēzekne – 410 km (255 miles)
- Grobiņa to Jēkabpils – 290 km (180 miles)
- Grobiņa to Gulbene – 350 km (217 miles)
- Grobiņa to Madona – 310 km (193 miles)
- Grobiņa to Kuldīga – 90 km (56 miles)
- Grobiņa to Saldus – 110 km (68 miles)
- Grobiņa to Bauska – 200 km (124 miles)
- Grobiņa to Preiļi – 330 km (205 miles)
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