Piltene is located in Ventspils Municipality, in the northwestern part of Latvia. It lies east of Ventspils and north of Kuldīga, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
Location Map of Piltene, Latvia
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Where is Piltene Located?
Piltene is located in Ventspils Municipality, in the northwestern part of Latvia. It lies east of Ventspils and north of Kuldīga, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 4 sq km (1.54 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Piltene is known for its historical heritage and riverside setting. Key attractions include Piltene Castle ruins, Venta River, local parks, historical sites, nearby forests, and scenic countryside landscapes.
Piltene, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Piltene |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Ventspils Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Northwestern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1557 |
| Population | Approx. 1,200 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 4.70 sq km (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 255 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.2270° N, 21.6720° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3620 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Venta River |
| Transportation | Regional roads; nearest rail access in Ventspils |
| Famous For | Historic bishopric center, castle ruins, and scenic river views |
| Top Attractions | Piltene Castle Ruins, Venta River, local churches and parks |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Piltene to Major Cities in Latvia
- Piltene to Riga – 190 km (118 miles)
- Piltene to Valmiera – 280 km (174 miles)
- Piltene to Cēsis – 260 km (162 miles)
- Piltene to Sigulda – 240 km (149 miles)
- Piltene to Limbaži – 260 km (162 miles)
- Piltene to Saulkrasti – 230 km (143 miles)
- Piltene to Ogre – 210 km (130 miles)
- Piltene to Jelgava – 170 km (106 miles)
- Piltene to Tukums – 150 km (93 miles)
- Piltene to Ventspils – 20 km (12 miles)
- Piltene to Liepāja – 120 km (75 miles)
- Piltene to Daugavpils – 360 km (224 miles)
- Piltene to Rēzekne – 400 km (249 miles)
- Piltene to Jēkabpils – 280 km (174 miles)
- Piltene to Gulbene – 340 km (211 miles)
- Piltene to Madona – 300 km (186 miles)
- Piltene to Kuldīga – 80 km (50 miles)
- Piltene to Saldus – 100 km (62 miles)
- Piltene to Bauska – 190 km (118 miles)
- Piltene to Preiļi – 320 km (199 miles)
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