Madona is located in Madona Municipality, in the eastern part of Latvia. It lies southeast of Gulbene and northeast of Jēkabpils, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
Location Map of Madona, Latvia
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Where is Madona Located?
Madona is located in Madona Municipality, in the eastern part of Latvia. It lies southeast of Gulbene and northeast of Jēkabpils, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 10 sq km (3.86 sq mi) and has a population of about 7,500 residents as per recent estimates.
Madona is known for its hilly landscape and winter sports. Key attractions include Smeceres Sils sports complex, Madona Local History Museum, nearby Gaiziņkalns hill, local parks, forests, and scenic countryside views.
Madona, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Madona |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Madona Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Eastern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1926 |
| Population | Approx. 8,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 10.50 sq km (4.05 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 760 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.8530° N, 26.2170° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-4801 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Nearby lakes and rivers of the Vidzeme Highlands |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional transport hub |
| Famous For | Winter sports, scenic highlands, and cultural traditions |
| Top Attractions | Smeceres Sils Sports Base, Madona Museum, nearby Gaiziņkalns (highest point in Latvia) |
| Official Website | https://www.madona.lv |
Distance from Madona to Major Cities in Latvia
- Madona to Riga – 170 km (106 miles)
- Madona to Valmiera – 130 km (81 miles)
- Madona to Cēsis – 110 km (68 miles)
- Madona to Sigulda – 130 km (81 miles)
- Madona to Limbaži – 160 km (99 miles)
- Madona to Saulkrasti – 150 km (93 miles)
- Madona to Ogre – 140 km (87 miles)
- Madona to Jelgava – 190 km (118 miles)
- Madona to Tukums – 220 km (137 miles)
- Madona to Ventspils – 340 km (211 miles)
- Madona to Liepāja – 380 km (236 miles)
- Madona to Daugavpils – 160 km (99 miles)
- Madona to Rēzekne – 150 km (93 miles)
- Madona to Jēkabpils – 120 km (75 miles)
- Madona to Gulbene – 60 km (37 miles)
- Madona to Madona – 0 km (0 miles)
- Madona to Kuldīga – 350 km (217 miles)
- Madona to Saldus – 320 km (199 miles)
- Madona to Bauska – 210 km (130 miles)
- Madona to Preiļi – 120 km (75 miles)
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