South Kurzeme Municipality

South Kurzeme Municipality
Dienvidkurzemes novads
Ruins of Grobiņa Castle in South Kurzeme Municipality
Ruins of Grobiņa Castle in South Kurzeme Municipality
Flag of South Kurzeme Municipality
Coat of arms of South Kurzeme Municipality
Location of South Kurzeme Municipality in Latvia
Location of South Kurzeme Municipality in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°33′N 21°09′E / 56.55°N 21.15°E / 56.55; 21.15
Country Latvia
Established1 July 2021
SeatGrobiņa
Government
 • Council ChairAivars Priedols (ZZS/LZS)
Area
 • Total3,591 km2 (1,386 sq mi)
Highest elevation190 m (620 ft)
Population
 • Estimate 
(1 January 2021)[3]
33,364
 • Seat
3,522
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

South Kurzeme Municipality (Latvian: Dienvidkurzemes novads) is one of the 35 municipalities established in Latvia in 2021. It surrounds Liepāja, Latvia's third largest city. Its first elected municipal council took office on 1 July 2021. Its seat is at Grobiņa.[4]

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