Iecava

town in Latvia

Iecava (audio speaker iconpronunciation ) is a town in Latvia with town rights since 2021.[1] It is in the Semigallia region of southern Latvia, in Bauska District. As of 2022, Iecava had a population of 5500 people.[2] Iecava is 40 km south of Riga and 23 km north of Bauska. Until 1 July 2021, Iecava was a village and was the center of Iecava District. Iecava is on river Iecava.

Iecava
town
Lutheran church in Iecava
Lutheran church in Iecava
Coat of arms of Iecava
Iecava is located in Latvia
Iecava
Iecava
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°36′N 24°12′E / 56.600°N 24.200°E / 56.600; 24.200
Country Latvia
DistrictBauska District
Settledbefore 1492
Town rights2021
Area
 • Total4.05 km2 (1.56 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 • Total5,677
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-2164
WebsiteOfficial site

The town produces eggs, vegetable oil and alcoholic drinks.

Roads in Iecava: RigaWarsaw (A7), Iecava—Stelpe (P92), Jelgava—Iecava (P93), Iecava—Emburga (V1008), Baloži—Iecava (V7), Daugmale—Iecava (V9), Lambārte—Iecava (V1047).

Railway line Jelgava—Krustpils passes near Iecava. This line no has passenger trains.

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