Valmiera
Valmiera (
pronunciation (info • help); German: Wolmar) is a town in Latvia with town rights since 1323, it is the largest city of the historical Vidzeme region, Latvia, with a total area of 18.1 km2 (7.0 sq mi). It is the center of the Valmiera District. As of 2002, Valmiera had a population of 27,323, and in 2008 – 27,569.
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| Coordinates: 57°33′N 25°24′E / 57.550°N 25.400°ECoordinates: 57°33′N 25°24′E / 57.550°N 25.400°E | |
| Country | Latvia |
| District | Valmiera District |
| Town rights | 1323 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Inesis Boķis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.18 km2 (7.02 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 27,569 |
| • Density | 1,516/km2 (3,930/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | LV-4201 LV-4202 LV-4204 |
| Number of city council members | 13 |
| Website | www |
It lies at the crossroads of several important roads, 100 km (62 mi) to the north-east from Riga, the capital of Latvia, and 50 km (31 mi) south of the border with Estonia. Valmiera lies on both banks of the Gauja River.
International relations
Twin towns — sister cities
Valmiera is twinned with:
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Valmiera Media
Coat of arms of the city of Valmiera (S 'Civitatis de Woldemer) as part of the State of the Teutonic Order in 1524
City Council of Valmiera, Latvia.
This is a photo of cultural heritage monument of Latvia number
The Blue Hill (Zilaiskalns) in winter
This is a photo of cultural heritage monument of Latvia number
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is a state higher education institution with 17 study programmes
Ruins of the Valmiera Castle, built in the 13th century, is used as an open-air venue for concerts and celebrations
Jānis Daliņš Stadium
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Other websites
Media related to Valmiera at Wikimedia Commons
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