Strenči is located in Valmiera Municipality, in the northern part of Latvia. It lies north of Valmiera and south of the Estonian border, placing it within the Vidzeme region along the Gauja River.
Location Map of Strenci, Latvia
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Where is Strenči Located?
Strenči is located in Valmiera Municipality, in the northern part of Latvia. It lies north of Valmiera and south of the Estonian border, placing it within the Vidzeme region along the Gauja River.
The town covers an area of approximately 5 sq km (1.93 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,200 residents as per recent estimates.
Strenči is known for its historical psychiatric hospital and natural surroundings. Key attractions include Gauja River, Strenči hospital complex, local parks, nearby forests, walking trails, and scenic landscapes.
Strenči, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Strenči |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Valmiera Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Northern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1928 |
| 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 | 57.6260° N, 25.6870° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-4730 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Gauja River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional railway station |
| Famous For | Timber industry, Gauja River rafting traditions, and natural scenery |
| Top Attractions | Gauja River, Strenči Bridge, local parks and countryside |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Strenči to Major Cities in Latvia
- Strenči to Riga – 120 km (75 miles)
- Strenči to Valmiera – 30 km (19 miles)
- Strenči to Cēsis – 70 km (43 miles)
- Strenči to Sigulda – 100 km (62 miles)
- Strenči to Limbaži – 90 km (56 miles)
- Strenči to Saulkrasti – 110 km (68 miles)
- Strenči to Ogre – 150 km (93 miles)
- Strenči to Jelgava – 170 km (106 miles)
- Strenči to Tukums – 190 km (118 miles)
- Strenči to Ventspils – 280 km (174 miles)
- Strenči to Liepāja – 340 km (211 miles)
- Strenči to Daugavpils – 290 km (180 miles)
- Strenči to Rēzekne – 310 km (193 miles)
- Strenči to Jēkabpils – 240 km (149 miles)
- Strenči to Gulbene – 180 km (112 miles)
- Strenči to Madona – 150 km (93 miles)
- Strenči to Kuldīga – 290 km (180 miles)
- Strenči to Saldus – 270 km (168 miles)
- Strenči to Bauska – 180 km (112 miles)
- Strenči to Preiļi – 260 km (162 miles)
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