Skrunda is located in Kuldīga Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies east of Liepāja and west of Kuldīga, placing it within the Kurzeme region along the Venta River.
Location Map of Skrunda, Latvia
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Where is Skrunda Located?
Skrunda is located in Kuldīga Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies east of Liepāja and west of Kuldīga, placing it within the Kurzeme region along the Venta River.
The town covers an area of approximately 5 sq km (1.93 sq mi) and has a population of about 2,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Skrunda is known for its riverside setting and local history. Key attractions include Venta River, Skrunda manor area, local parks, nearby forests, historical sites, and surrounding countryside landscapes.
Skrunda, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Skrunda |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Kuldīga Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1996; settlement dates back earlier |
| Population | Approx. 2,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 5.20 sq km (2.01 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 385 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.6770° N, 22.0200° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3326 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Venta River |
| Transportation | Road connections; limited rail access nearby |
| Famous For | Historic radio station site (Skrunda-1), rural charm, and river scenery |
| Top Attractions | Venta River, Skrunda Manor, nearby Skrunda-1 abandoned site |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Skrunda to Major Cities in Latvia
- Skrunda to Riga – 150 km (93 miles)
- Skrunda to Valmiera – 240 km (149 miles)
- Skrunda to Cēsis – 220 km (137 miles)
- Skrunda to Sigulda – 200 km (124 miles)
- Skrunda to Limbaži – 220 km (137 miles)
- Skrunda to Saulkrasti – 190 km (118 miles)
- Skrunda to Ogre – 170 km (106 miles)
- Skrunda to Jelgava – 130 km (81 miles)
- Skrunda to Tukums – 100 km (62 miles)
- Skrunda to Ventspils – 80 km (50 miles)
- Skrunda to Liepāja – 120 km (75 miles)
- Skrunda to Daugavpils – 330 km (205 miles)
- Skrunda to Rēzekne – 370 km (230 miles)
- Skrunda to Jēkabpils – 250 km (155 miles)
- Skrunda to Gulbene – 310 km (193 miles)
- Skrunda to Madona – 270 km (168 miles)
- Skrunda to Kuldīga – 40 km (25 miles)
- Skrunda to Saldus – 50 km (31 miles)
- Skrunda to Bauska – 150 km (93 miles)
- Skrunda to Preiļi – 290 km (180 miles)
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