Rūjiena facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rūjiena
Town
Rūjiena town hall
Flag Coat of arms
Rūjiena Location in Latvia
Country	Latvia
District (defunct)	Valmiera
Municipality	Rūjiena
Town rights	1920
Area
• Total	18 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population
• Total	3,007
• Density	167/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	LV-4240
Calling code	+371 642
Number of city council members	9

Rūjiena is a small and friendly town in Latvia. It is located in the northern part of the country, in a region called Vidzeme. Rūjiena is also the main town of the Rūjiena area.

In 2017, about 3,000 people lived in Rūjiena. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

Exploring Rūjiena's Location

Rūjiena is in northern Latvia, very close to the border with Estonia. This makes it a cool place to visit if you want to explore two countries!

Where is Rūjiena on the Map?

The town is part of the historic Vidzeme region. Long ago, this area was part of a larger land called Livonia.

Rūjiena is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Valmiera, another Latvian town. It's also 91 kilometers (56 miles) from Pärnu in Estonia. The capital city of Latvia, Riga, is about 152 kilometers (94 miles) away.

Famous People from Rūjiena

Many interesting people have come from Rūjiena. Here are a few who made a name for themselves:

• Arturs Alberings: He was a very important person in Latvia's history. He served as the Prime Minister of Latvia for a few months in 1926. A Prime Minister is like the head of the government.
• Gustav Klutsis: He was a talented artist. He worked with photography and graphic design, creating unique and modern art.
• Moses Wolf Goldberg: Born in 1905, he became a chemist. Chemists study different substances and how they react.
• Nehemiah Levanon: Born in 1915, he was an important official in Israel.

Images for kids

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  Town hall's tower

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  Town's center

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  Rūjiena secondary school