Ranka parish () is an administrative unit of Gulbene Municipality (prior to the 2009 administrative reforms Gulbene District). It is located in a hilly region with land use consisting mainly of agriculture and forests. Towns, villages and settlements Hamlets in the Ranka parish are: Sprogi Birzuli Kakupi Lacumeri Vecamuiza Pavarini Dukuli Augstkalni Pluksi Papani Kartonfabrika Ranka Salina Branti Lacites Sejatas Lukes Reveli Kezi Mezsiliesi Lakes In Ranka parish are several lakes, including: Kalmodu ezers Cepļu ezers Teļezers Transport The regional roads P33 and P27 run through Ranka. Ranka has 2 railway stations: Uriekste and Ranka. References Parishes of Latvia Gulbene Municipality