South Kurzeme Municipality

South Kurzeme Municipality
Dienvidkurzemes novads
Ruins of Grobiņa Castle in South Kurzeme Municipality
Location of South Kurzeme Municipality in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°33′N 21°09′E / 56.55°N 21.15°E / 56.55; 21.15
Country Latvia
Established1 July 2021
SeatGrobiņa
Government
  Council ChairAivars Priedols (ZZS/LZS)
Area
  Total
3,591 km2 (1,386 sq mi)
Highest elevation
(Krievukalns)
190 m (620 ft)
Population
  Estimate 
(1 January 2021)
33,364
  Seat
3,522
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

South Kurzeme Municipality (Latvian: Dienvidkurzemes novads) is one of the 35 municipalities established in Latvia in 2021. It surrounds Liepāja, Latvia's third largest city. Its first elected municipal council took office on 1 July 2021. Its seat is at Grobiņa.