Kaunas County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaunas County
Kauno apskritis
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Location of Kaunas County
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| Country |  Lithuania |
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| Administrative centre | Kaunas | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8,089 km2 (3,123 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 587,410 ([1]) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | LT-KU | ||
Kaunas County is one of the ten counties in Lithuania. A county is like a large region or area. The main city and capital of Kaunas County is Kaunas.
Kaunas County is located in the central part of Lithuania. It is an important area for the country. The county covers a total area of about 8,089 square kilometers. This makes it one of the larger counties in Lithuania.
People and Size
Kaunas County is home to many people. In 2014, about 587,410 people lived here. This makes it one of the most populated counties in Lithuania. The capital city, Kaunas, is also the second-largest city in the entire country.
How Kaunas County is Organized
Kaunas County is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. These municipalities help manage local services and daily life for people. Each municipality has its own local government.
Here are the municipalities in Kaunas County:
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Birštonas Municipality |
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Jonava District Municipality |
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Kaišiadorys District Municipality |
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Kaunas City Municipality |
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Kaunas District Municipality |
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Kėdainiai District Municipality |
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Prienai District Municipality |
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Raseiniai District Municipality |
On July 1, 2010, the way counties were managed in Lithuania changed. The county administration for Kaunas County was ended. Now, many of the tasks are handled by the local municipalities.
Images for kids
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European route E85 in Kaunas.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Kaunas para niños
