Višķīte is located in Augšdaugava Municipality, in the southeastern part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies southeast of Daugavpils and northwest of Subate, placing it within the Latgale region.
Location Map of Viesite, Latvia
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Where is Višķīte Located?
Višķīte is located in Augšdaugava Municipality, in the southeastern part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies southeast of Daugavpils and northwest of Subate, placing it within the Latgale region.
The town covers an area of approximately 5 sq km (1.93 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Višķīte is known for its lakes and rural surroundings. Key attractions include Višķīte Lake, local parks, town center, nearby forests, cultural sites, and scenic countryside landscapes.
Viesīte, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Viesīte |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Jēkabpils Municipality |
| Region | Selonia (Southeastern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1928 |
| Population | Approx. 1,500 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 4.50 sq km (1.74 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 330 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.5310° N, 25.9230° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-5226 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Jāņupe River |
| Transportation | Road connections; nearest railway access in nearby towns |
| Famous For | Cultural events, Selonia heritage, and peaceful small-town life |
| Top Attractions | Viesīte Manor, local parks, Jāņupe River recreation area |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Viestīte to Major Cities in Latvia
- Viestīte to Riga – 180 km (112 miles)
- Viestīte to Valmiera – 250 km (155 miles)
- Viestīte to Cēsis – 230 km (143 miles)
- Viestīte to Sigulda – 210 km (130 miles)
- Viestīte to Limbaži – 250 km (155 miles)
- Viestīte to Saulkrasti – 230 km (143 miles)
- Viestīte to Ogre – 170 km (106 miles)
- Viestīte to Jelgava – 180 km (112 miles)
- Viestīte to Tukums – 210 km (130 miles)
- Viestīte to Ventspils – 330 km (205 miles)
- Viestīte to Liepāja – 370 km (230 miles)
- Viestīte to Daugavpils – 70 km (43 miles)
- Viestīte to Rēzekne – 140 km (87 miles)
- Viestīte to Jēkabpils – 100 km (62 miles)
- Viestīte to Gulbene – 210 km (130 miles)
- Viestīte to Madona – 170 km (106 miles)
- Viestīte to Kuldīga – 340 km (211 miles)
- Viestīte to Saldus – 310 km (193 miles)
- Viestīte to Bauska – 160 km (99 miles)
- Viestīte to Preiļi – 120 km (75 miles)
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