Aloja, Latvia

Aloja (German: Allendorf) is a town in Limbaži Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, situated close to the border with Estonia. It was within the former Limbaži District until 2009.

Aloja
Town
Flag of Aloja
Coat of arms of Aloja
Aloja is located in Latvia
Aloja
Aloja
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 57°46′N 24°52′E
Country Latvia
MunicipalityLimbaži Municipality
Town rights1992
Government
  MayorValdis Bārda
Area
  Total2.65 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
  Land2.64 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
  Water0.01 km2 (0.004 sq mi)
Elevation
217 m (712 ft)
Population
 (2023)[2]
  Total1,077
  Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-40(64-65)
Calling code640
Websitewww.aloja.lv

Aloja as a settlement was first mentioned in written sources in 1449. Aloja saw rapid development after Latvian agrarian reforms in 1920. In 1925, Aloja was granted a status of a village, and it also became a centre of the parish. In 1936, the new Rīga- Rūjiena railway line was constructed through Aloja. In 1992, Aloja was granted town rights. From 2009 until 2021, Aloja was the administrative center of the former Aloja Municipality.

Notable residents

  • Pāvils Dreijmanis, architect
  • Lauris Dzelzītis, actor

References


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