Jelgava, Jelgava

Jelgava: city in Latvia

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Quick Facts about Jelgava

Population 55,972
Country Latvia, Latvia
State Jelgava (Latvia)
County Jelgava
Postal code LV-30(01-18)
Phone Area Codes (+371) 630
Official name Мітава, Елгава, Митава
Latitude & Longitude 56.6500,23.7128
Altitude 43 feet / 13 meters
Capital city Jelgava is capital of Courland Governorate, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Jelgava Municipality
Establishment January 01, 1573 (453 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern European Summer Time
Local time 12:24:14 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Jelgava is located at 56°39'0"N 23°42'46"E (56.6500000, 23.7127800).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2016 61,623 - demographic balance
2019 55,972 -10.1% demographic balance
Elgava, Iyelgava, Jelgawa, Mitau, Mitava, Mitawa, Yelgava, Елгава, Елґава, Митава