Līgatne is located in Cēsis Municipality, in the northeastern part of Latvia. It lies northeast of Riga and south of Cēsis, placing it within the Vidzeme region along the Gauja River.
Location Map of Ligatne, Latvia
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Where is Līgatne Located?
Līgatne is located in Cēsis Municipality, in the northeastern part of Latvia. It lies northeast of Riga and south of Cēsis, placing it within the Vidzeme region along the Gauja River.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 3,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Līgatne is known for its natural surroundings and historical paper mill heritage. Key attractions include Gauja National Park, Līgatne Nature Trails, Līgatne Paper Mill, cave dwellings, local parks, and scenic river views.
Līgatne, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Līgatne |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Cēsis Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Central Latvia) |
| Established | Developed in the 19th century as a paper mill settlement; town rights granted in 1993 |
| Population | Approx. 3,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 6.00 sq km (2.32 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 500 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.2330° N, 25.0400° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-4110 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Gauja River, Līgatne River |
| Transportation | Regional roads; limited rail access nearby |
| Famous For | Paper mill history, sandstone cliffs, and nature trails |
| Top Attractions | Līgatne Nature Trails, Gauja National Park, Līgatne Paper Mill Village |
| Official Website | https://www.cesis.lv |
Distance from Līgatne to Major Cities in Latvia
- Līgatne to Riga – 80 km (50 miles)
- Līgatne to Valmiera – 50 km (31 miles)
- Līgatne to Cēsis – 20 km (12 miles)
- Līgatne to Sigulda – 20 km (12 miles)
- Līgatne to Limbaži – 70 km (43 miles)
- Līgatne to Saulkrasti – 70 km (43 miles)
- Līgatne to Ogre – 70 km (43 miles)
- Līgatne to Jelgava – 110 km (68 miles)
- Līgatne to Tukums – 130 km (81 miles)
- Līgatne to Ventspils – 240 km (149 miles)
- Līgatne to Liepāja – 280 km (174 miles)
- Līgatne to Daugavpils – 210 km (130 miles)
- Līgatne to Rēzekne – 250 km (155 miles)
- Līgatne to Jēkabpils – 140 km (87 miles)
- Līgatne to Gulbene – 120 km (75 miles)
- Līgatne to Madona – 100 km (62 miles)
- Līgatne to Kuldīga – 250 km (155 miles)
- Līgatne to Saldus – 220 km (137 miles)
- Līgatne to Bauska – 140 km (87 miles)
- Līgatne to Preiļi – 190 km (118 miles)
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