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Baloži
City in Ķekava, Latvia
Overview
Baloži is a tranquil small town just outside Riga, popular for its peaceful neighborhoods and proximity to nature. With a strong sense of community, pleasant parks, and affordable living, it offers a relaxed alternative to city life while staying connected via public transport.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Latvia
Municipality
Ķekava
Population
6,739
Time Zone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
56.88°, 24.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,227
Local Cost
$726
Local Income
$900
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
6.3°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
-32.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
764 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
199 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
RIX
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 72 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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