Jelgava Local Municipality
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Description: Jelgava Local Municipality is located in the very heart of Latvia in Zemgale region. It borders with Republic of Lithuania in the south. It has favorable geographical location – 42 km from Capital City Riga and it surrounds the 4th largest city in Latvia with national importance – Jelgava. Forests cover 26 % of territory of JLM, agricultural land 68 %.
Organisation type: Public authorities
Organisation’s work area: Zemgale
Organisation’s thematic objectives: