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, the administrative centre being Limbaži.

Limbaži Municipality

Limbažu novads
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country Latvia
Formed2009
CentreLimbaži
Government
 • Council ChairDidzis Zemmers (LZS)
Area
 • Total1,170.9 km2 (452.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total17,370
 • Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Websitewww.limbazi.lv


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.


More than 17,000 inhabitants live in Limbaži municipality.

Population
Territorial unitPopulation (year)
Katvari parish1199 (2018)[3]
Limbaži7475 (2018)
Limbaži Parish2205 (2018)
Pāle Parish708 (2018)
Skulte Parish2138 (2018)
Umurga Parish1071 (2018)
Vidriži Parish1370 (2018)
Viļķene Parish1204 (2018)

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

Limbaži is twinned with:[4]

See also

References
  1. The Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government of the Republic of Latvia Archived 2014-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "The Central Election Commission of Latvia". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
  3. https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/lv/assets/documents/statistika/Iedz%C4%ABvot%C4%81ju%20re%C4%A3istrs%20st.%20uz%2001072018/ISPV_Pasvaldibas_iedzivotaju_skaits_pagasti.pdf
  4. "Starptautiskā sadarbība". limbazi.lv (in Latvian). Limbažu novads. Retrieved 2019-09-16.


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