Valka | |
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District | |
Country | Latvia |
Area | |
• Total | 2,440 km2 (940 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 31,314 |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Website | valka.lv/ |
Valka district (Latvian: Valkas rajons) was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Vidzeme region, in the country's north-east. The district's area was 2441 km2. The population was 31,314 inhabitants in 2008. The district contained 4 towns and 17 parishes. The towns are: Valka (6459), Smiltene (5996), Strenči (1474), and Seda (1692).
Districts were eliminated during the administrative-territorial reform in 2009.
Coordinates: 57°46′30″N 26°00′36″E / 57.77500°N 26.01000°E