The southernmost point of Latvia is located on the border with Lithuania in Demene Parish, and is commemorated with a nearby sculpture by Vilnis Titāns [lv].

[3] The Augšzeme ("highland") region is located in the south-central part of the municipality and is a Protected Landscape with an area of 208.13 square kilometres (80.36 sq mi).

Also located in the area is Egļukalns [lv], the highest point of the municipality[5] with an elevation of 220.6 metres (724 ft) above sea level.

[8] The Great Stone of Nīcgale [lv] is located on its eastern boundary and is the largest glacial erratic known in Latvia with a volume of approximately 170 cubic metres (6,000 cu ft).

[12] The municipality is to form joint authorities with the city of Daugavpils for the administration of civil protection, education, and waste management.