Valmiera (
pronunciation (help·info); German: Wolmar) is a city 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.
Valmiera | |
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City | |
 Ice fishing on the Gauja River in Valmiera | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Valmiera Location in Latvia | |
| Coordinates: 57°33′N 25°24′E / 57.550°N 25.400°E | |
| Country | Latvia |
| District | Valmiera District |
| Town rights | 1323 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jānis Baiks |
| 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 |
| Calling code | +371 642 |
| 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
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