Šiauliai City Municipality

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Šiauliai City Municipality

Name

Šiauliai City Municipality

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Šiauliai is located in northern Lithuania and serves as the country's fourth-largest city. It first appeared in chronicles describing the Battle of Saule in 1236, developing initially as a defense against Teutonic raids. Antoni Tyzenhaus initiated significant urban reforms in the 18th century, rebuilding the city in a rectangular grid.

Statistics

Area

81.00 km²

Population

112,581

Location