Saldus Parish

Saldus Parish (Latvian: Saldus pagasts) is an administrative unit of Saldus Municipality, Latvia. It borders the town of Saldus and its administrative center, Druva.

Saldus Parish
56°42′24″N 22°27′05″E
CountryLatvia
Area
  Total42.07 km2 (16.24 sq mi)
  Land41.49 km2 (16.02 sq mi)
  Water0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2024)[3]
  Total1,331
  Density32/km2 (82/sq mi)

Historically, the area was a part of the land of Kumbri Manor (German: Gut Kumbern), the center of which was located in modern-day Druva.

The parish is the birthplace of 19th century Latvian painter Janis Rozentāls.

Villages and settlements of Saldus Parish

  • Druva (parish seat)
  • Tiruļi
  • Ziedonis
  • Lagzdiņas

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