The town is a suburb of the Latvian capital, Riga, but is a separate entity.

Mārupe borders Zemgale Suburb of Riga to its east and northeast.

Riga International Airport is located just outside the town's boundary to the northwest.

According to the provisions of the 2021 Latvian administrative reform, Mārupe gained city rights (town status) on 1st July 2022.

Nearest railway passenger station is Tīraine 2 km to west from center of Mārupe.