Balvi
Balvi (ⓘ, Latgalian: Bolvi) is a town in the 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 adjacent lake.
Balvi
Latgalian: Bolvi | |
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Town | |
Bērzpils street in Balvi | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Balvi Location in Latvia | |
| Coordinates: 57°8′N 27°15′E | |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Balvi Municipality |
| Town rights | 1928 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.07 km2 (1.96 sq mi) |
| • Land | 5.01 km2 (1.93 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.06 km2 (0.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 5,672 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | LV-4501 |
| Calling code | +371 645 |
| Number of municipal council members | 15 |
| Website | www |
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