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Rūjiena
City in Valmiera, Latvia
Overview
Rūjiena is a charming small town in northern Latvia, known for its historic town center, scenic nature, and famous ice cream. It offers a relaxing pace, friendly locals, and easy access to the Rūja River's natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Latvia
Municipality
Valmiera
Population
2,633
Time Zone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
57.90°, 25.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$803
Local Cost
$507
Local Income
$850
Cashless
80
English
45
Temperature
5.5°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.5°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-40.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
741 mm
Internet Speed
432 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
44.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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