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Garkalne
City in Ropaži, Latvia
Overview
Garkalne is a small suburban town located in the Ropaži region of Latvia, just northeast of Riga. Known for its peaceful rural charm, Garkalne offers easy access to nature, with rivers, forests, and local cultural experiences blending with quiet residential living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Latvia
Municipality
Ropaži
Population
2,139
Time Zone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
57.04°, 24.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,430
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$900
Cashless
80
English
55
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
21 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
RIX
Distance
30 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 68/100.
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