Valmiera Population 2026

Valmiera has a population of 22,812, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇻 Latvia, located in Valmiera. Roughly 1.2% of Latvia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Riga, the country's biggest city.

Location of Valmiera (capital Riga shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,812

Rank in Latvia

Coordinates

57.54°N, 25.43°E

~45 m elevation · Europe/Riga

Distance to capital (Riga)

103 km

64 miles, straight line

Cities near Valmiera

Cēsis15,020 people · ~27 km away
Ogre22,767 people · ~94 km away
Salaspils17,826 people · ~99 km away
Riga742,572 people · ~103 km away
Mārupe19,096 people · ~109 km away
Jūrmala52,001 people · ~118 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Valmiera?

Valmiera has a population of 22,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Latvia.

What region is Valmiera in?

Valmiera is located in Valmiera, Latvia.

Is Valmiera the capital of Latvia?

No, the capital of Latvia is Riga, about 103 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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