Oldest Cities in Latvia

Top 48 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Latvia

1 Salaspils C3 44.4

2 Preiļi 22 44.4

3 Olaine A2 44.4

4 Bauska 04 44.4

5 Kuldīga 15 44.4

6 Daugavgrīva 25 44.4

7 Mežciems 25 44.4

8 Sigulda C7 44.4

9 Bolderaja 25 44.4

10 Cēsis 05 44.4

11 Tukums 29 44.4

12 Dārzciems 25 44.4

13 Saldus 27 44.4

14 Mārupe 95 44.4

15 Jēkabpils 10 44.4

16 Ogre 21 44.4

17 Valmiera 31 44.4

18 Rēzekne 23 44.4

19 Ventspils 32 44.4

20 Jūrmala 13 44.4

21 Jelgava 11 44.4

22 Liepāja 16 44.4

23 Daugavpils 06 44.4

24 Riga 25 44.4

25 Ādaži 34 44.4

26 Kārsava 19 44.4

27 Ķekava 80 44.4

28 Balvi 03 44.4

29 Lielvārde 21 44.4

30 Ulbroka B5 44.4

31 Alūksne 02 44.4

32 Limbaži 18 44.4

33 Madona 20 44.4

34 Krustpils 10 44.4

35 Aizkraukle 01 44.4

36 Gulbene 09 44.4

37 Smiltene D1 44.4

38 Baloži 80 44.4

39 Līvāni 90 44.4

40 Krāslava 14 44.4

41 Dreiliņi 25 44.4

42 Ludza 19 44.4

43 Ikšķile 21 44.4

44 Karosta 16 44.4

45 Čiekurkalns 25 44.4

46 Aizpute DN 44.4

47 Dobele 08 44.4

48 Talsi 28 44.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Latvia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Salaspils has a median age of 44.4 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Salaspils's residents are over 44.4 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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