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Living in Madona

Madona is a city in Latvia. The unemployment rate was 7.3% at the start of 2025. Madona had a population of 29,922 at the start of 2025. For Madona, the foreign population count was 848 at the start of 2025.

Which Latvia-wide rules apply when you move to Madona?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in LatviaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Madona.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Madona yet. Latvia has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesMadona highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Madona highlighted€5.77Rīga€4.50Daugavpils€1.18Liepājanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count13,259 dwellings31 Dec 2024VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate13Official
Property Price Avg Eur700 EUR/m²31 Dec 2025VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika12Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 848 people of 29,922 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Madona is 7.3%. Of 34 cities with data, 11 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Latvia per band1 city: 2% to under 3%12–33 cities: 3% to under 4%33–411 cities: 4% to under 5%114–53 cities: 5% to under 6%35–67 cities: 6% to under 7%76–74 cities: 7% to under 8%47–8Madona 7.3%2 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,157 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate7.3 %country median 5.5%1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-748Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Madona. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

State Employment Agency — Public employment service

Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra (NVA)

Job SearchTraining
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Madona. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was RIX, 136.8 km away, with 68 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport68 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat10Official
Nearest airportRIX13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official
Distance to nearest airport136.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Madona. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

2026 Latvian language courses for Ukrainian civilians — State Language Course

Society Integration Foundation

For Ukrainian civilians in Latvia.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Madona.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Madona average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Madona average monthly precipitation, mm020406080584642385773676856736257JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average January temperature-4.5 °C31 Dec 2020LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)9Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.9 · Feb -1.3 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 11.5 · May 17.6 · Jun 21.1 · Jul 23.4 · Aug 22.1 · Sep 16.4 · Oct 9.3 · Nov 3.2 · Dec -0.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.4 · Feb -8.1 · Mar -4.8 · Apr 0.3 · May 4.9 · Jun 9.2 · Jul 12 · Aug 10.4 · Sep 6.3 · Oct 1.9 · Nov -1.5 · Dec -4.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -4.5 · Feb -4.5 · Mar -0.5 · Apr 6 · May 11.5 · Jun 15.3 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 16.2 · Sep 11.3 · Oct 5.6 · Nov 0.9 · Dec -2.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 58.3 · Feb 46.1 · Mar 42.1 · Apr 37.8 · May 57.1 · Jun 73.4 · Jul 67.4 · Aug 68.4 · Sep 55.7 · Oct 72.7 · Nov 62.1 · Dec 57 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official

Cities of a similar size in Latvia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Latvia cities
Ķekava31,273 residentsSigulda31,480 residentsAizkraukle28,246 residentsLimbaži27,613 residentsDobele27,509 residentsKuldīga26,666 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Madona residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.2%Foreign residents 2.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3,354 km²27 Aug 2026VZD Latvia14Official
Foreign residents848 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex7Official
Population density654 people/km²8 Aug 2026Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia2Official
Population29,922 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities6Official

International community in Madona

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Official Latvian register-based population estimate at the beginning of 2026; all ages; total sex · 2026 (beginning of year)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total29,466100.0%
Latvia28,28496.0%
Born abroad1,1824.0%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)1,0643.6%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)1180.4%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source5

Citizenship

Official Latvian register-based population estimate at the beginning of 2026; all ages; total sex · 2026 (beginning of year)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total29,466100.0%
Citizens of Latvia28,68297.3%
Non-citizens of Latvia6342.2%
Other citizenship1290.4%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)210.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Ancestry or ethnicity

Official Latvian register-based population estimate at the beginning of 2026; all ages; total population · 2026 (beginning of year)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total29,466100.0%
Latvians26,55290.1%
Russians1,7656.0%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity3481.2%
Belarusians2570.9%
Ukrainians2140.7%
Poles1620.5%
Lithuanians1060.4%
Roma530.2%
Estonians60.0%
Jews30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source4

Is Madona a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family48%strong on family, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Retirement57%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 43–71%
Foreign residents848 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex
Population29,922 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities
Median gross salary (regional)1,157 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Unemployment rate7.3 %1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74
Average January temperature-4.5 °C31 Dec 2020Official source · LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)
Area3,354 km²27 Aug 2026Official source · VZD Latvia
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-28

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Madona when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Madona?

The median gross salary is 1,157 EUR/month. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

What is the unemployment rate in Madona?

The unemployment rate is 7.3 %. Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74.

How many people live in Madona?

The published population is 29,922 people. Source: CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities.

How many foreign residents live in Madona?

848 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex.

Is Madona a good place to live?

Madona may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Born abroad live in Madona?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,182 people (4.0%) in the source-defined population for 2026 (beginning of year). This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-07
  2. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-08
  3. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  4. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia ancestry_or_ethnicity distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  5. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia country_of_birth distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  6. CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities CSB Latvia IRS031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  7. CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex CSB Latvia IRV031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  8. CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74 CSB Latvia RIG090 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  9. LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) LVĢMC · data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  10. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
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  1. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  2. VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) · vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  3. VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  4. VZD Latvia data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-02

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