Municipality of Latgale
Rēzekne municipality map
The municipality of Rezekne contains 28 parish and Vilani town
Area - 2809.12 km2
Rezekne municipality is located in the middle of Latgale. Its largest part is located at Latgale highland, its northern and north-west slopes. The western part is located at Vidusdaugava lowland and the plain of Luban, while the north is slightly below the elevation of North Latgale.
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About the municipality
Iedzīvotāju skaits – 29 384 [Avots: PMLP, dati uz 01.01.2025.]
Rēzeknes novads atrodas Latvijas austrumos, pie Eiropas Savienības ārējās robežas. Tā ģeogrāfiskais novietojums nodrošina nozīmīgu sasaisti ar Baltijas valstīm un pārējo Eiropu. Novadu šķērso starptautiskas nozīmes autoceļi un dzelzceļa līnijas, kas savieno Rīgu ar citām Baltijas un Eiropas pilsētām, piešķirot teritorijai tranzīta un loģistikas mezgla statusu.
The picturesque nature, cultural and natural objects are a good prerequisite for tourism development. The Latvian tourism companies are not only offered to rest on the waters, but also to familiarise themselves with cultural historical wealth, visit festivals and enjoy the specific culinary heritage of Latgale, feel the special magic of the Latgalian language and hospitality.
Rezekne municipality is one of the richest provinces in Latvia with cultural monuments. The list of cultural monuments in the National Register of Protected Cultural Monuments includes the cultural monuments in the municipality of Rezekne.
The municipality of Rēzekne may also be proud of intangible cultural values — artistic self-activities, masters, talented and non-prescriptive personalities.
The largest industrial enterprises are RSEZ SIA “Verems” in Vērēmi parish, RSEZ SIA “LEAX Rezekne” in Ozolaine parish. IN the agricultural sphere, SIA “Sprudzeva M” is active in the parish of Griškani. “Vilļāni breeding and experimental station” (crop and livestock production, electricity generation and electricity trade, established Viļāni biogas cogeneration station), AS “animal testing station Latgale” (cropping and livestock farming, dairy farming, vegetables, horticulture, agricultural services, hunting, forestry, preparation of timber, research and experimentation in natural sciences and technical sciences), Agricultural service cooperative society “Viļāni” (wholesale trade services of dairy products, eggs, edible oils and fats).