Kandava is located in Tukums Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies west of Tukums and northeast of Kuldīga, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
Location Map of Kandava, Latvia
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Where is Kandava Located?
Kandava is located in Tukums Municipality, in the western part of Latvia. It lies west of Tukums and northeast of Kuldīga, placing it within the Kurzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 4,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Kandava is known for its historic old town and valley setting. Key attractions include Kandava Old Town, Abava River valley, Kandava Castle ruins, local parks, nearby forests, and scenic countryside views.
Kandava, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Kandava |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Tukums Municipality |
| Region | Courland (Western Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1917; history dates back to medieval times |
| Population | Approx. 3,500 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 6.90 sq km (2.66 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 510 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.0360° N, 22.7720° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-3120 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Abava River |
| Transportation | Regional roads; nearest railway access in Tukums |
| Famous For | Historic old town, Abava Valley scenery, and cultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Kandava Old Town, Kandava Castle Ruins, Abava River Valley |
| Official Website | https://www.tukums.lv |
Distance from Kandava to Major Cities in Latvia
- Kandava to Riga – 100 km (62 miles)
- Kandava to Valmiera – 200 km (124 miles)
- Kandava to Cēsis – 180 km (112 miles)
- Kandava to Sigulda – 160 km (99 miles)
- Kandava to Limbaži – 180 km (112 miles)
- Kandava to Saulkrasti – 150 km (93 miles)
- Kandava to Ogre – 130 km (81 miles)
- Kandava to Jelgava – 90 km (56 miles)
- Kandava to Tukums – 30 km (19 miles)
- Kandava to Ventspils – 130 km (81 miles)
- Kandava to Liepāja – 180 km (112 miles)
- Kandava to Daugavpils – 280 km (174 miles)
- Kandava to Rēzekne – 320 km (199 miles)
- Kandava to Jēkabpils – 200 km (124 miles)
- Kandava to Gulbene – 260 km (162 miles)
- Kandava to Madona – 220 km (137 miles)
- Kandava to Kuldīga – 100 km (62 miles)
- Kandava to Saldus – 80 km (50 miles)
- Kandava to Bauska – 120 km (75 miles)
- Kandava to Preiļi – 240 km (149 miles)
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