The northernmost point of Latvia is located on the border with Estonia in Ipiķi Parish, and is marked with a sculpture by Vilnis Titāns [lv].

[2] The highest point in Valmiera Municipality is Zilaiskalns [lv] with an elevation of 127 metres (417 ft) above sea level.

[3] The hill was sacred to the ancient Latgalians and home to the Soviet-era folk healer Marta of Zilaiskalns [lv].

[4] The Sakala Upland extends from southern Estonia into the northern part of the municipality, its highest point in Latvia being Pikas kalns at 107.6 metres (353 ft) above sea level.

[12] The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia estimated a population of 51,370 living in what is now Valmiera Municipality at the beginning of 2021.