Ķegums is located in Ogre Municipality, in the central part of Latvia along the Daugava River. It lies southeast of Riga and northwest of Aizkraukle, placing it within an important riverside area of the region.
Location Map of Kegums, Latvia
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Where is Ķegums Located?
Ķegums is located in Ogre Municipality, in the central part of Latvia along the Daugava River. It lies southeast of Riga and northwest of Aizkraukle, placing it within an important riverside area of the region.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 2,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Ķegums is known for its hydroelectric power station. Key attractions include Ķegums Hydroelectric Power Plant, Daugava River, local parks, nearby forests, recreational areas, and scenic river views.
Ķegums, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Ķegums |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Ogre Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Central Latvia) |
| Established | Developed in the 20th century; town rights granted in 1993 |
| Population | Approx. 2,500 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 6.00 sq km (2.32 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 415 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.7470° N, 24.7240° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-5020 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Daugava River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; located on Riga–Daugavpils railway line |
| Famous For | Ķegums Hydroelectric Power Plant and motocross events |
| Top Attractions | Ķegums HPP, Daugava River views, motocross track |
| Official Website | https://www.ogresnovads.lv |
Distance from Ķegums to Major Cities in Latvia
- Ķegums to Riga – 50 km (31 miles)
- Ķegums to Valmiera – 120 km (75 miles)
- Ķegums to Cēsis – 100 km (62 miles)
- Ķegums to Sigulda – 80 km (50 miles)
- Ķegums to Limbaži – 110 km (68 miles)
- Ķegums to Saulkrasti – 90 km (56 miles)
- Ķegums to Ogre – 15 km (9 miles)
- Ķegums to Jelgava – 80 km (50 miles)
- Ķegums to Tukums – 100 km (62 miles)
- Ķegums to Ventspils – 220 km (137 miles)
- Ķegums to Liepāja – 270 km (168 miles)
- Ķegums to Daugavpils – 200 km (124 miles)
- Ķegums to Rēzekne – 240 km (149 miles)
- Ķegums to Jēkabpils – 120 km (75 miles)
- Ķegums to Gulbene – 190 km (118 miles)
- Ķegums to Madona – 150 km (93 miles)
- Ķegums to Kuldīga – 210 km (130 miles)
- Ķegums to Saldus – 190 km (118 miles)
- Ķegums to Bauska – 90 km (56 miles)
- Ķegums to Preiļi – 170 km (106 miles)
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