Auce is located in Dobele Municipality, in the southern part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies southwest of Dobele and southeast of Saldus, placing it within the Zemgale region.
Location Map of Auce, Latvia
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Where is Auce Located?
Auce is located in Dobele Municipality, in the southern part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies southwest of Dobele and southeast of Saldus, placing it within the Zemgale region.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 3,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Auce is known for its railway history and rural surroundings. Key attractions include Auce railway station, Auce town center, nearby parks, local cultural sites, surrounding agricultural landscapes, and regional countryside views.
Auce, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Auce |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Dobele Municipality |
| Region | Zemgale (Southern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1924 |
| Population | Approx. 3,500 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 6.80 sq km (2.63 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 515 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.4600° N, 22.9000° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3708 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Auce River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional railway line access |
| Famous For | Agricultural surroundings, small-town charm, and railway heritage |
| Top Attractions | Auce Lutheran Church, local parks, surrounding countryside |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Auce to Major Cities in Latvia
- Auce to Riga – 100 km (62 miles)
- Auce to Valmiera – 190 km (118 miles)
- Auce to Cēsis – 170 km (106 miles)
- Auce to Sigulda – 150 km (93 miles)
- Auce to Limbaži – 160 km (99 miles)
- Auce to Saulkrasti – 140 km (87 miles)
- Auce to Ogre – 110 km (68 miles)
- Auce to Jelgava – 50 km (31 miles)
- Auce to Tukums – 90 km (56 miles)
- Auce to Ventspils – 180 km (112 miles)
- Auce to Liepāja – 200 km (124 miles)
- Auce to Daugavpils – 220 km (137 miles)
- Auce to Rēzekne – 260 km (162 miles)
- Auce to Jēkabpils – 150 km (93 miles)
- Auce to Gulbene – 240 km (149 miles)
- Auce to Madona – 200 km (124 miles)
- Auce to Kuldīga – 150 km (93 miles)
- Auce to Saldus – 120 km (75 miles)
- Auce to Bauska – 70 km (43 miles)
- Auce to Preiļi – 200 km (124 miles)
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