Balvi

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Balvi is a town in Balvi Municipality in the Latgale region of Latvia. It was the administrative seat of the region of the same name since 1949; prior to the occupation of Latvia it was part of the Abrene district. The name derives from the stream Bolupīte and the adjacent lake. ()

Alternative names: Population: 8.4 thous. (2019)Area: 1.97 mi²Coordinates: 57°7'57"N, 27°15'57"E

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Nearby attractions include: Balvi District.

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Balvi District
5 min walk • Balvi District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Latgale region, in the country's east. It was organized into two cities and nineteen parishes, each with a local government authority. The main city in the district is Balvi.