Olaine is located in Olaine Municipality, in the central part of Latvia. It lies south of Riga and north of Jelgava, placing it within the metropolitan area of the capital.
Location Map of Olaine, Latvia
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Where is Olaine Located?
Olaine is located in Olaine Municipality, in the central part of Latvia. It lies south of Riga and north of Jelgava, placing it within the metropolitan area of the capital.
The city covers an area of approximately 11 sq km (4.25 sq mi) and has a population of about 12,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Olaine is known for its industrial base and surrounding forests. Key attractions include local parks, nearby forest areas, town center, cultural sites, recreational spaces, and natural surroundings.
Olaine, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Olaine |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Olaine Municipality |
| Region | Zemgale (Central Latvia) |
| Established | Developed in the 20th century; town rights granted in 1967 |
| Population | Approx. 11,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 6.80 sq km (2.63 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,620 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.7950° N, 23.9350° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-2114 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Misa River (nearby) |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; located near Riga |
| Famous For | Chemical industry, research institutes, and suburban development |
| Top Attractions | Olaine History and Art Museum, local parks, nearby forest areas |
| Official Website | https://www.olaine.lv |
Distance from Olaine to Major Cities in Latvia
- Olaine to Riga – 25 km (16 miles)
- Olaine to Valmiera – 140 km (87 miles)
- Olaine to Cēsis – 120 km (75 miles)
- Olaine to Sigulda – 100 km (62 miles)
- Olaine to Limbaži – 130 km (81 miles)
- Olaine to Saulkrasti – 110 km (68 miles)
- Olaine to Ogre – 50 km (31 miles)
- Olaine to Jelgava – 30 km (19 miles)
- Olaine to Tukums – 70 km (43 miles)
- Olaine to Ventspils – 190 km (118 miles)
- Olaine to Liepāja – 240 km (149 miles)
- Olaine to Daugavpils – 220 km (137 miles)
- Olaine to Rēzekne – 260 km (162 miles)
- Olaine to Jēkabpils – 150 km (93 miles)
- Olaine to Gulbene – 230 km (143 miles)
- Olaine to Madona – 180 km (112 miles)
- Olaine to Kuldīga – 190 km (118 miles)
- Olaine to Saldus – 170 km (106 miles)
- Olaine to Bauska – 70 km (43 miles)
- Olaine to Preiļi – 200 km (124 miles)
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