Viļķene Parish () is an administrative unit of Limbaži Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It borders with Pāle, Katvari and Limbaži parishes, Liepupe Parish of Salacgrīva Municipality and Salacgrīva rural territory. The center of the parish is in . Area: 224.5 km² Population: 1,253 (2011) Towns, villages and settlements of Viļķene Parish - parish administrative center Notable residents Kārlis Baumanis (May 11, 1835 – January 10, 1905), composer of the Latvian national anthem, "Dievs, svētī Latviju!", was born in Viļķene. References Parishes of Latvia Limbaži Municipality Vidzeme