Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Valka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 11 |
| All food and beverage | 11 |
| Second hand stores | 7 |
| Police and law enforcement | 7 |
| Financial services | 7 |
| Lawyers legal | 7 |
| Dentists | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Banks | 6 |
| Heating installation and repair | 5 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
Valka Facts
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Population | 2,257 |
| Male Population | 1,049 (46.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,208 (53.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -61.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -63.6% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 41, Female: 49.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $23,842 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 57.77520, 26.01013 |
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Valka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,797 | 6,790 | 6,199 | 5,579 | 2,257 | 2,093 | 1,958 |
| Population Density | 1,236.7 / km² | 1,448.5 / km² | 1,322.5 / km² | 1,190.2 / km² | 481.5 / km² | 446.5 / km² | 417.7 / km² |
Valka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 63.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valka | -61.1% | -66.8% | -63.6% |
| Valka Municipality | — | — | — |
| Latvia | — | — | — |
Valka Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valka | 45.5 yrs | 49.2 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Valka Municipality | 45.4 yrs | 49.1 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Latvia | 41.4 yrs | 45 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
Valka Population Density
Population Density: 482 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valka | 2,257 | 4.688 km² | 482 / km² |
| Valka Municipality | 8,410 | 908.2 km² | 9.3 / km² |
| Latvia | 2 million | 64,581.9 km² | 30.4 / km² |
Valka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Valka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Valka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Valka Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,754 | $6,311 | $9,105 | $13,033 | $14,442 | $21,534 | $23,997 | $23,842 |
| Total GDP | $11.3M | $8.2M | $11.1M | $15M | $16.1M | $23.4M | $25.3M | $24.6M |
Valka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valka | 4,092 tn | 1.81 tn | 872.9 tons/km² |
| Valka Municipality | 16,802 tn | 2 tn | 18.5 tons/km² |
| Latvia | 3,698,181 tn | 1.88 tn | 57.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,092 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.81 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 872.9 tons/km² |
Valka
Valka ( pronunciation ; German: Walk) is a city and municipality in northern Latvia, on the border with Estonia along both banks of the river Pedele. and the Estonian town Valga are twins, separated by the Estonian/Latvian border but using the sloga..
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