Iecava is located in Bauska Municipality, in the southern part of Latvia. It lies south of Riga and north of Bauska, placing it within the Zemgale region.
Location Map of Iecava, Latvia
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Where is Iecava Located?
Iecava is located in Bauska Municipality, in the southern part of Latvia. It lies south of Riga and north of Bauska, placing it within the Zemgale region.
The town covers an area of approximately 8 sq km (3.09 sq mi) and has a population of about 6,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Iecava is known for its agricultural surroundings and local industry. Key attractions include Iecava River, local parks, town center, nearby forests, cultural sites, and surrounding countryside landscapes.
Iecava, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Iecava |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Bauska Municipality |
| Region | Zemgale (Central Latvia) |
| Established | Historic settlement; developed as a village in earlier centuries |
| Population | Approx. 5,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 7.30 sq km (2.82 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 685 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.5980° N, 24.2050° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3913 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Iecava River |
| Transportation | Road connections; located on Riga–Bauska route; no direct railway |
| Famous For | Agriculture, food production, and small-town community life |
| Top Attractions | Iecava Park, Iecava River Valley, local cultural sites |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Iecava to Major Cities in Latvia
- Iecava to Riga – 45 km (28 miles)
- Iecava to Valmiera – 150 km (93 miles)
- Iecava to Cēsis – 130 km (81 miles)
- Iecava to Sigulda – 110 km (68 miles)
- Iecava to Limbaži – 140 km (87 miles)
- Iecava to Saulkrasti – 120 km (75 miles)
- Iecava to Ogre – 70 km (43 miles)
- Iecava to Jelgava – 30 km (19 miles)
- Iecava to Tukums – 90 km (56 miles)
- Iecava to Ventspils – 210 km (130 miles)
- Iecava to Liepāja – 260 km (162 miles)
- Iecava to Daugavpils – 210 km (130 miles)
- Iecava to Rēzekne – 250 km (155 miles)
- Iecava to Jēkabpils – 140 km (87 miles)
- Iecava to Gulbene – 230 km (143 miles)
- Iecava to Madona – 180 km (112 miles)
- Iecava to Kuldīga – 200 km (124 miles)
- Iecava to Saldus – 180 km (112 miles)
- Iecava to Bauska – 25 km (16 miles)
- Iecava to Preiļi – 190 km (118 miles)
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