Priekulė, Lithuania

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Priekulė, Lithuania

Name

Priekulė, Lithuania

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Priekulė is a small town in western Lithuania, situated on the Minija River. Historically part of Lithuania Minor, it was initially a village named Paminia in the 16th century. The town's name is believed to originate from a tavern owner, Lukas Preckol, and it experienced periods under Polish-Lithuanian, Prussian, and German rule.

Statistics

Area

2.45 km²

Population

1,251

Location