Ape, Latvia

Ape
Town

Coat of arms
Ape

Location in Latvia

Coordinates: 57°32′N 26°41′E / 57.533°N 26.683°E / 57.533; 26.683Coordinates: 57°32′N 26°41′E / 57.533°N 26.683°E / 57.533; 26.683
Country  Latvia
District Ape municipality
Town rights 1928
Government
  Mayor Astrīda Harju
Area
  Total 128 km2 (49 sq mi)
Population
  Total 1,857
  Density 15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code LV-4337
Calling code +371 643
Number of city council members 7

Ape ( pronunciation ) is a town in Latvia near the Estonian border. Older names are Hoppenhof (German) and Hopa (Estonian)).

The local government of Ape municipality.

Notable people

Andris Šķēle, Latvian businessman, former politician, Prime Minister of Latvia.

See also

List of cities in Latvia

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