Limbaži Municipality

Limbaži Municipality (Latvian: Limbažu novads) is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Katvari Parish, Limbaži Parish, Pāle Parish, Skulte Parish, Umurga Parish, Vidriži Parish, Viļķene Parish and Limbaži town, with the administrative centre being Limbaži.

Limbaži Municipality
Limbažu novads
Municipality
Interim coat of arms
Coat of arms
Country Latvia
Formed2009
Reformed2021
CentreLimbaži
Government
 • Council ChairDagnis Straubergs (LZS)
Area
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 • Total2,440.96 km2 (942.46 sq mi)
 • Land2,382.60 km2 (919.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[2]
 • Total28,207
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Websitewww.limbazi.lv

On 1 July 2021, Limbaži Municipality was enlarged when Aloja Municipality and Salacgrīva Municipality were merged into it. Since that date, Limbaži Municipality consists of the following administrative units: Ainaži Parish, Ainaži town, Aloja Parish, Aloja town, Braslava Parish, Brīvzemnieki Parish, Katvari Parish, Liepupe Parish, Limbaži Parish, Limbaži town, Pāle Parish, Salacgrīva Parish, Salacgrīva town, Skulte Parish, Staicele Parish, Staicele town, Umurga Parish, Vidriži Parish and Viļķene Parish.[3] Latvian law defines the entire territory of Limbaži Municipality as a part of the region of Vidzeme.[4]

Population

More than 17,000 inhabitants live in Limbaži municipality.

Territorial unitPopulation (year)
Katvari parish1199 (2018)[5]
Limbaži7475 (2018)
Limbaži Parish2205 (2018)
Pāle Parish708 (2018)
Skulte Parish2138 (2018)
Umurga Parish1071 (2018)
Vidriži Parish1370 (2018)
Viļķene Parish1204 (2018)

Colors of Limbaži district symbol

Green color. This is the beautiful nature of the county. Big oaks, larch alleys, dendrological plantations, a unique series of Jumpravmuiža lakes, in which 6 lakes are lined up one after the other. Almost the entire territory of the county belongs to the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve. The proximity of the sea, rivers and many lakes provide rich recreational opportunities. Fishing, boat or pedal boat trips, leisurely walks and nature trails. Everyone can enjoy the benefits grown and prepared on organic farms.

Purple color - confirms the stability, nobility and uniqueness of the region. It is recognizable at the national and global level. Unique witnesses of the history of the region have been cleaned up and restored - Limbaži historical center, castles, manors, churches. Limbaži region is the birthplace of the author of the Latvian anthem Baumaņi Kārlis.

Brown-red color - it is sustainable, taking over and nurturing ancient traditions, bringing ancient wisdom to life in today's successful development plans. The people of Limbaži region go out into the world with the works of skilled craftsmen, the natural taste of agricultural products.

Twin towns — sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Latvia

Limbaži is twinned with:[6]

Images
  • Boundaries of the municipality from 2009 to 2021
    Boundaries of the municipality from 2009 to 2021
  • Coat of arms (2011–2021, interim 2021–2023)
    Coat of arms (2011–2021, interim 2021–2023)

See also

References
  1. "Reģionu, novadu, pilsētu un pagastu kopējā un sauszemes platība gada sākumā". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. "Iedzīvotāju skaits pēc tautības reģionos, pilsētās, novados, pagastos, apkaimēs un blīvi apdzīvotās teritorijās gada sākumā (pēc administratīvi teritoriālās reformas 2021. gadā) 2021 - 2022". Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  3. Law on Administrative Territories and Populated Areas
  4. Latviešu vēsturisko zemju likums
  5. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-10-09. Retrieved 2018-11-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Starptautiskā sadarbība". limbazi.lv (in Latvian). Limbažu novads. Retrieved 2019-09-16.

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