Dagda is located in Krāslava Municipality, in the southeastern part of Latvia near the border with Belarus. It lies southeast of Rēzekne and northeast of Krāslava, placing it within the Latgale region.
Location Map of Dagda, Latvia
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Where is Dagda Located?
Dagda is located in Krāslava Municipality, in the southeastern part of Latvia near the border with Belarus. It lies southeast of Rēzekne and northeast of Krāslava, placing it within the Latgale region.
The town covers an area of approximately 5 sq km (1.93 sq mi) and has a population of about 2,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Dagda is known for its lakes and natural surroundings. Key attractions include Lake Dagda, local parks, Dagda town center, nearby forests, regional cultural sites, and surrounding countryside landscapes.
Dagda, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Dagda |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Krāslava Municipality |
| Region | Latgale (Eastern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1992; settlement dates back earlier |
| Population | Approx. 2,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 4.70 sq km (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 425 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.0950° N, 27.5380° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-5674 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Dagda River, nearby Lake Dagda |
| Transportation | Regional roads; nearest railway access in Krāslava |
| Famous For | Lake landscapes, rural charm, and Latgale cultural traditions |
| Top Attractions | Lake Dagda, Dagda Catholic Church, local parks and countryside |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Dagda to Major Cities in Latvia
- Dagda to Riga – 270 km (168 miles)
- Dagda to Valmiera – 300 km (186 miles)
- Dagda to Cēsis – 280 km (174 miles)
- Dagda to Sigulda – 260 km (162 miles)
- Dagda to Limbaži – 300 km (186 miles)
- Dagda to Saulkrasti – 280 km (174 miles)
- Dagda to Ogre – 230 km (143 miles)
- Dagda to Jelgava – 260 km (162 miles)
- Dagda to Tukums – 300 km (186 miles)
- Dagda to Ventspils – 420 km (261 miles)
- Dagda to Liepāja – 460 km (286 miles)
- Dagda to Daugavpils – 60 km (37 miles)
- Dagda to Rēzekne – 90 km (56 miles)
- Dagda to Jēkabpils – 150 km (93 miles)
- Dagda to Gulbene – 210 km (130 miles)
- Dagda to Madona – 200 km (124 miles)
- Dagda to Kuldīga – 430 km (267 miles)
- Dagda to Saldus – 400 km (249 miles)
- Dagda to Bauska – 250 km (155 miles)
- Dagda to Preiļi – 90 km (56 miles)
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