Zemgale Planning Region


Zemgale Planning Region is a planning region of Latvia located within the south-center of the country. Established in 2002, the planning region contains 22 municipalities: 20 local governments and two major cities, the largest being Jelgava.

Geography

Zemgale is located within the historical region of Semigallia, which encompasses the southern-central portion of the country. The planning region has a total area of, making up 16% of the nation's total territory. Zemgale shares a border with the Republic of Lithuania, which sits directly to its south.
is the largest city in the planning region
Zemgale is noted for its rich soil, unpolluted resources, and natural areas; 40% of the region is forested.

Population

As of 2010, the region has a population of 28,0494, which makes up 12.5% of Latvia's total population. About half of Zemgale's population lives in the region's two largest cities: Jelgava and Jekabpils.