Tukums is a town located in the eastern part of the historical region of Courland in Latvia. It serves as the administrative center of the Tukums Municipality.
With a population exceeding 16,000 inhabitants, Tukums ranks as the 13th largest settlement in Latvia. The town functions as an important railroad junction, providing rail connections to the cities of Riga, Jelgava, and Ventspils. It is served by two distinct railway stations, known as Tukums I and Tukums II.