Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia about 41 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the region of Zemgale (Semigalia).
Jelgava
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Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the region of Zemgale. Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia and was the administrative center of the... Wikipedia
Population: 55,972 (2019)
Area: 23.29 mi²
Mayor: Andris Rāviņš
Calling code: (+371) 630
Postal code: LV-300(1–9); LV-3024; LV-3035
Elevation: 13 m (43 ft)
Town rights: 1573
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Apr 11, 2024 · Jelgava, city, Latvia, on the Lielupe River southwest of Riga. In 1226 the Brothers of the Sword, a religious and military order, ...
Jelgava is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Jelgava Palace · St. Simeon's and St. Anna's Orthodox Cathedral · Pedestrian Bridge Mitava ...
Jelgava. Everyone is invited to come, get to know, and fall in love with Jelgava – one of the largest cities in Latvia with ancient history. Guests of the city ...
Jelgava (pop. 60 000) is the largest city in Semigallia region and Latvia's 4th largest city. It served as the capital of rich Duchy of Courland and ...
With 61 000 inhabitants and total area of 60 km2 Jelgava ranks fourth among the largest cities of Latvia. It is situated just 40 km from the capital Riga. In ...
Jelgava District (Latvian: Jelgavas rajons) was an administrative division of Latvia, located in Semigallia region, in the country's centre.
If you are touring Jelgava, visiting the Holy Trinity Church tower is a must. There are nice modern interactive exhibits on several floors.
Duration: 5:40
Posted: Oct 12, 2023
Posted: Oct 12, 2023
Two largest rivers of Latvia – Daugava and Lielupe flow through the region. Traversed by main motorways – Via Baltica (E67) and Riga – Moscow (A6), several ...