Latitude and Longitude of Latvia
56° 56' 45.6" N, 24° 6' 21.2" E
Located in Northern Europe, Latvia lies in the eastern part of the Baltic region. It is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. The country is characterized by a diverse landscape of forests, rivers, and a coastline along the Baltic Sea. Individuals may seek out Latvia's coordinates for various applications such as geocoding in mapping software, navigation systems, and planning travel across different time zones. Understanding the geographic coordinates aids in locating specific areas for research, development, and tourism purposes.
Latvia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 56.946000, 24.105890
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 56°56'45.6"N 24°6'21.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 56°56.760'N 24°6.353'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35N 323965E 6315103N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ud15uw9q7
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9G86W4W4+C92
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:56.946000,24.105890
Major Cities in Latvia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 56.946000 | 24.105890 | 742,572 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Latvia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Latvia is situated in Northern Europe, on the Baltic Sea, within the continent of Europe. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 56.95° N latitude and 24.11° E longitude, which can be interpreted as 56.95 degrees north of the equator and 24.11 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Latvia, and how does its longitudinal span affect this?
Latvia operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2, and observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+3 during daylight saving time. Its longitudinal position influences this time zone placement.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Latvia using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Latvia, you can utilize the latitude and longitude coordinates provided for the country. Many mapping tools allow you to enter specific coordinates to locate cities such as Riga, Daugavpils, or Liepāja.