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The name Jelgava is believed to be derived from the Livonian word jālgab, meaning 'town on the river.'

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Jelgava

Latvia

Country
Latvia
Population
56.0K
Coordinates
56.65, 23.72
1234th most populous city in the world

Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia. It is located about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the Semigallia region of Latvia. Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and was the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918).

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Settlement in the Mitau locality began developing during the 10th century.

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Jelgava

Latvia

Country
Latvia
Population
56.0K
Coordinates
56.65, 23.72
1234th most populous city in the world

Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia. It is located about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the Semigallia region of Latvia. Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and was the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918).

From the “History” section

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The city was heavily damaged during World War II, with almost 90% of it destroyed.

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Jelgava

Latvia

Country
Latvia
Population
56.0K
Coordinates
56.65, 23.72
1234th most populous city in the world

Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia. It is located about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the Semigallia region of Latvia. Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and was the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918).

From the “History” section

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Jelgava regularly hosts an international Ice Sculpture festival.

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Jelgava

Latvia

Country
Latvia
Population
56.0K
Coordinates
56.65, 23.72
1234th most populous city in the world

Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia. It is located about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the Semigallia region of Latvia. Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and was the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918).

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In 2022, Jelgava suspended the cooperation agreements with Magadan and Baranavichy due to Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Jelgava

Latvia

Country
Latvia
Population
56.0K
Coordinates
56.65, 23.72
1234th most populous city in the world

Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia. It is located about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the Semigallia region of Latvia. Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and was the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918).

From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section

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