Sigulda Municipality

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Sigulda Municipality (Latvian: Siguldas novads) is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2003 by merging Sigulda town, Sigulda Parish and More Parish. In 2009 it absorbed Allaži parish, too; the administrative centre being Sigulda. The population in 2020 was 17,992.[3]

Country Latvia
Formed2003
CentreSigulda
Websitewww.sigulda.lv
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Sigulda Municipality
Siguldas novads
Municipality
Flag of Sigulda Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms of Sigulda Municipality
Coat of arms
Location of Sigulda Municipality
Country Latvia
Formed2003
Reformed2021
CentreSigulda
Government
 • Council ChairLinards Kumskis (LZS/LZP)
Area
[1]
 • Total
1,029.89 km2 (397.64 sq mi)
 • Land1,003.30 km2 (387.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2025)[2]
 • Total
31,480
 • Density31.38/km2 (81.26/sq mi)
Websitewww.sigulda.lv
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On 1 July 2021, Sigulda Municipality was enlarged when Krimulda Municipality, Mālpils Municipality and Inčukalns Parish were merged into it.

Twin towns — sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Latvia

Sigulda is a member of the Douzelage, a town twinning association of towns across the European Union. This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events, such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals. As of 2019, its members are:[4]

Other twinnings[5]

References

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