Burtnieki Municipality Explained

Burtnieki Municipality
Native Name:Burtnieku novads
Native Name Lang:lv
Settlement Type:Former municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Established Title:Formed
Established Date:2006
Seat Type:Centre
Seat:Matīši
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Edvīns Straume (V)
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postal code

Burtnieki Municipality (Latvian: Burtnieku novads) is a former municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2006 by merging Vecate Parish and Matīši Parish. In 2009 it absorbed Burtnieki Parish, Ēvele Parish, Rencēni Parish and Valmiera Parish, the administrative centre being in Burtnieki.

On 1 July 2021, Burtnieki Municipality ceased to exist and its territory was merged into Valmiera Municipality.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Administratīvo teritoriju un apdzīvoto vietu likums . 2024-08-08 . LIKUMI.LV . lv.