There are 7
cities (), formally called
republican towns (), and 70
towns (), formally known as
regional towns (), in
Latvia.
By Latvian law
town rights are granted to settlements that are centers of culture and
manufacturing with well developed social infrastructure and public utilities, and have at least 2,000 residents; however in special cases, if the settlement fulfils all other requirements, villages with fewer citizens can be designated towns.
To become a city, a town must have well developed
industry,
transport,
public utilities and
social infrastructure or be significant center of culture and
social care, and have at least 50,000 residents. Again, however, in special cases, if settlement fulfils all other requirements, towns with fewer citizens can be designated cities.
Cities
Towns
See also
