Liepāja is located in the southwestern part of Latvia along the Baltic Sea coast. It lies west of Saldus and south of Ventspils, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
Location Map of Liepaja, Latvia
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Where is Liepāja Located?
Liepāja is located in the southwestern part of Latvia along the Baltic Sea coast. It lies west of Saldus and south of Ventspils, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
The city covers an area of approximately 68 sq km (26.25 sq mi) and has a population of about 68,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Liepāja is known for its port and coastal landscape. Key attractions include Liepāja Beach, Karosta Prison, Liepāja Port, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Seaside Park, and concert hall Great Amber.
Liepāja, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Liepāja |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | State City (independent municipality) |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1625 |
| Population | Approx. 70,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 60.37 sq km (23.31 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,160 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.5047° N, 21.0108° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3401 to LV-3417 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Baltic Sea |
| Transportation | Port city; rail and road connections; Liepāja International Airport |
| Famous For | Seaside beaches, Karosta military area, music culture, and port |
| Top Attractions | Liepāja Beach, Karosta Prison, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Rose Square |
| Official Website | https://www.liepaja.lv |
Distance from Liepāja to Major Cities in Latvia
- Liepāja to Riga – 220 km (137 miles)
- Liepāja to Valmiera – 300 km (186 miles)
- Liepāja to Cēsis – 280 km (174 miles)
- Liepāja to Sigulda – 260 km (162 miles)
- Liepāja to Limbaži – 280 km (174 miles)
- Liepāja to Saulkrasti – 250 km (155 miles)
- Liepāja to Ogre – 230 km (143 miles)
- Liepāja to Jelgava – 190 km (118 miles)
- Liepāja to Tukums – 170 km (106 miles)
- Liepāja to Ventspils – 110 km (68 miles)
- Liepāja to Liepāja – 0 km (0 miles)
- Liepāja to Daugavpils – 400 km (249 miles)
- Liepāja to Rēzekne – 440 km (273 miles)
- Liepāja to Jēkabpils – 320 km (199 miles)
- Liepāja to Gulbene – 360 km (224 miles)
- Liepāja to Madona – 320 km (199 miles)
- Liepāja to Kuldīga – 130 km (81 miles)
- Liepāja to Saldus – 150 km (93 miles)
- Liepāja to Bauska – 210 km (130 miles)
- Liepāja to Preiļi – 350 km (217 miles)
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