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Balvi

Balvi Municipality, Latvia · Europe

About Balvi

Balvi sits on the route: 30 minutes from Viļaka.

Balvi is a town located in Balvi Municipality, Latvia. With a population of 5,652, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balvi sits in Latvia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Riga time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balvi to your route.

About Balvi

Balvi (, Latgalian: Bolvi, Polish Bołowsk) is a town and the center of Balvi Municipality in the Latgale region of Latvia. It was the administrative seat of the district of the same name since 1949; prior to the occupation of Latvia, it was part of Abrene County. The name derives from the stream Bolupīte and the

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Where is Balvi located?

Balvi is located in Balvi Municipality, Latvia, Europe. The coordinates are 57.1313 latitude, 27.2658 longitude.

What is the population of Balvi?

Balvi has a population of approximately 5,652 people, making it a town in Latvia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,652
Continent
Europe
Country
Latvia
Region
Balvi Municipality
Timezone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
57.1313, 27.2658

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Latvia

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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  • 66 kmSuur MunamägiThe highest point in the Baltic states at 318 metres, topped by an observation tower reached by a short road and forest path.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Balvi.

Viļaka

🇱🇻 Latvia

25 km awayPop. 1,139

Gulbene

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31 km awayPop. 6,722

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🇱🇻 Latvia

35 km awayPop. 6,188

Pytalovo

🇷🇺 Russia

40 km awayPop. 6,767

Lubāna

🇱🇻 Latvia

42 km awayPop. 1,918

Kārsava

🇱🇻 Latvia

46 km awayPop. 5,127

Ape

🇱🇻 Latvia

57 km awayPop. 773

Cesvaine

🇱🇻 Latvia

61 km awayPop. 1,210

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