Ķekava is located in Ķekava Municipality, in the central part of Latvia along the Daugava River. It lies southeast of Riga and north of Iecava, placing it within the suburban area of the capital region.
Location Map of Kekava, Latvia
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Where is Ķekava Located?
Ķekava is located in Ķekava Municipality, in the central part of Latvia along the Daugava River. It lies southeast of Riga and north of Iecava, placing it within the suburban area of the capital region.
The town covers an area of approximately 8 sq km (3.09 sq mi) and has a population of about 5,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Ķekava is known for its food production and suburban setting. Key attractions include Daugava River, local parks, nearby forests, walking trails, community spaces, and surrounding natural landscapes.
Ķekava, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Ķekava |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Ķekava Municipality |
| Region | Zemgale (Central Latvia) |
| Established | Historic settlement; developed in earlier centuries |
| Population | Approx. 6,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 7.50 sq km (2.90 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 800 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.8260° N, 24.2300° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-2123 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Daugava River (nearby), Ķekava River |
| Transportation | Road connections; close proximity to Riga; no direct railway |
| Famous For | Poultry production (Ķekava brand), suburban living, and proximity to Riga |
| Top Attractions | Ķekava Church, local parks, nearby Daugava River areas |
| Official Website | https://www.kekava.lv |
Distance from Ķekava to Major Cities in Latvia
- Ķekava to Riga – 20 km (12 miles)
- Ķekava to Valmiera – 140 km (87 miles)
- Ķekava to Cēsis – 120 km (75 miles)
- Ķekava to Sigulda – 100 km (62 miles)
- Ķekava to Limbaži – 130 km (81 miles)
- Ķekava to Saulkrasti – 110 km (68 miles)
- Ķekava to Ogre – 40 km (25 miles)
- Ķekava to Jelgava – 60 km (37 miles)
- Ķekava to Tukums – 90 km (56 miles)
- Ķekava to Ventspils – 210 km (130 miles)
- Ķekava to Liepāja – 260 km (162 miles)
- Ķekava to Daugavpils – 220 km (137 miles)
- Ķekava to Rēzekne – 260 km (162 miles)
- Ķekava to Jēkabpils – 150 km (93 miles)
- Ķekava to Gulbene – 230 km (143 miles)
- Ķekava to Madona – 180 km (112 miles)
- Ķekava to Kuldīga – 200 km (124 miles)
- Ķekava to Saldus – 180 km (112 miles)
- Ķekava to Bauska – 70 km (43 miles)
- Ķekava to Preiļi – 200 km (124 miles)
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