This is the 103rd most frequent Latvian word.
novada
"Novada" means "region" or "district" in English.
In this sentence, 'novada' refers to the location of the event, showing the geographical context of the described event.
Viņš saka, ka nākamnedēļ apmeklēs novada pasākumu.
He says he will attend the event in the region next week.
'Novada' here indicates the focus of the issues being discussed, specifically pointing to issues affecting the region.
Vajadzētu lemt par novada problēmām sapulcē.
The meeting should decide on the issues of the region.
Here, 'novada' is the genitive form of 'novads' (region), used to describe possession or association, specifically referring to the beauty belonging to the region.