Šiauliai City Municipality
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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