Plieņciems is located in Tukums Municipality, in the western part of Latvia along the Gulf of Riga. It lies west of Jūrmala and south of Engure, placing it on the country’s Baltic Sea coastline.
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Where is Plieņciems Located?
Plieņciems is located in Tukums Municipality, in the western part of Latvia along the Gulf of Riga. It lies west of Jūrmala and south of Engure, placing it on the country’s Baltic Sea coastline.
The village covers an area of approximately 3 sq km (1.16 sq mi) and has a population of around 400 residents based on recent estimates.
Plieņciems is known for its quiet seaside setting. Key attractions include Gulf of Riga beach, coastal pine forests, nearby Engure Lake Nature Park, seaside walking paths, local recreation areas, and scenic seaside views.
Plieņciems, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Plieņciems |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Tukums Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Historic coastal village; developed in the 19th century |
| Population | Approx. 300 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | Small coastal village area (exact size not officially defined) |
| Population Density | Low-density rural settlement |
| Coordinates | 57.1450° N, 23.3090° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3113 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Baltic Sea (Gulf of Riga) |
| Transportation | Local roads; access via coastal highway; nearest rail access in Tukums |
| Famous For | Quiet seaside resort area, beaches, and natural coastal beauty |
| Top Attractions | Plieņciems Beach, Gulf of Riga coastline, nearby nature reserves |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Plieņciems to Major Cities in Latvia
- Plieņciems to Riga – 60 km (37 miles)
- Plieņciems to Valmiera – 170 km (106 miles)
- Plieņciems to Cēsis – 150 km (93 miles)
- Plieņciems to Sigulda – 130 km (81 miles)
- Plieņciems to Limbaži – 150 km (93 miles)
- Plieņciems to Saulkrasti – 120 km (75 miles)
- Plieņciems to Ogre – 100 km (62 miles)
- Plieņciems to Jelgava – 90 km (56 miles)
- Plieņciems to Tukums – 30 km (19 miles)
- Plieņciems to Ventspils – 150 km (93 miles)
- Plieņciems to Liepāja – 220 km (137 miles)
- Plieņciems to Daugavpils – 260 km (162 miles)
- Plieņciems to Rēzekne – 300 km (186 miles)
- Plieņciems to Jēkabpils – 200 km (124 miles)
- Plieņciems to Gulbene – 240 km (149 miles)
- Plieņciems to Madona – 200 km (124 miles)
- Plieņciems to Kuldīga – 130 km (81 miles)
- Plieņciems to Saldus – 150 km (93 miles)
- Plieņciems to Bauska – 120 km (75 miles)
- Plieņciems to Preiļi – 230 km (143 miles)
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