Talsi is located in Talsi Municipality, in the northwestern part of Latvia. It lies west of Tukums and south of Ventspils, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
Location Map of Talsi, Latvia
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Where is Talsi Located?
Talsi is located in Talsi Municipality, in the northwestern part of Latvia. It lies west of Tukums and south of Ventspils, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 10 sq km (3.86 sq mi) and has a population of about 10,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Talsi is known for its hilly landscape and lakes. Key attractions include Talsi Lake, Vilkmuiža Lake, Talsi Old Town, local parks, museums, and scenic viewpoints.
Talsi, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Talsi |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Talsi Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1917; settlement dates back to medieval times |
| Population | Approx. 10,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 10.00 sq km (3.86 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,000 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.2450° N, 22.5810° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3201 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Talsi Lake, Vilkmuiža Lake |
| Transportation | Road connections; limited rail access nearby |
| Famous For | “Town of Nine Hills,” lakes, and scenic landscapes |
| Top Attractions | Talsi Lake, Talsi Old Town, Vilkmuiža Lake, local museums |
| Official Website | https://www.talsi.lv |
Distance from Talsi to Major Cities in Latvia
- Talsi to Riga – 120 km (75 miles)
- Talsi to Valmiera – 210 km (130 miles)
- Talsi to Cēsis – 190 km (118 miles)
- Talsi to Sigulda – 170 km (106 miles)
- Talsi to Limbaži – 190 km (118 miles)
- Talsi to Saulkrasti – 160 km (99 miles)
- Talsi to Ogre – 140 km (87 miles)
- Talsi to Jelgava – 100 km (62 miles)
- Talsi to Tukums – 60 km (37 miles)
- Talsi to Ventspils – 60 km (37 miles)
- Talsi to Liepāja – 130 km (81 miles)
- Talsi to Daugavpils – 310 km (193 miles)
- Talsi to Rēzekne – 350 km (217 miles)
- Talsi to Jēkabpils – 230 km (143 miles)
- Talsi to Gulbene – 290 km (180 miles)
- Talsi to Madona – 250 km (155 miles)
- Talsi to Kuldīga – 60 km (37 miles)
- Talsi to Saldus – 80 km (50 miles)
- Talsi to Bauska – 140 km (87 miles)
- Talsi to Preiļi – 270 km (168 miles)
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