Vilnius County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vilnius County
Vilniaus apskritis
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Location of Vilnius County
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| Country |  Lithuania |
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| Administrative centre | Vilnius | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9,731 km2 (3,757 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 810,290 | ||
| • Density | 83.269/km2 (215.666/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | LT-VL | ||
Vilnius County is one of the ten counties in Lithuania. It is located in the eastern part of the country. The county's capital city is Vilnius, which is also the capital of Lithuania.
Even though the county administration ended on July 1, 2010, Vilnius County still exists as a geographic area. It helps people understand where different parts of Lithuania are located.
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Understanding Vilnius County
Vilnius County is a region in Lithuania. It covers a large area of about 9,731 square kilometers. This makes it one of the bigger counties in the country. In 2015, about 810,290 people lived here.
The Capital City: Vilnius
The city of Vilnius is the heart of Vilnius County. It is the largest city in Lithuania. Vilnius is famous for its beautiful old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many important buildings and historical places are found here.
How Counties Work in Lithuania
Before 2010, counties in Lithuania had their own governments. These governments helped manage things like schools and hospitals in their region. Now, the counties are mostly used for statistics and planning. Local tasks are handled by smaller areas called municipalities.
Municipalities in Vilnius County
Vilnius County is divided into several smaller areas called municipalities. Think of municipalities as local districts or towns. Each municipality has its own local government that manages daily life for its residents.
Here are the municipalities that make up Vilnius County:
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Elektrėnai Municipality |
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Šalčininkai District Municipality |
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Širvintos District Municipality |
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Švenčionys District Municipality |
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Trakai District Municipality |
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Ukmergė District Municipality |
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Vilnius City Municipality |
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Vilnius District Municipality |
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Vilna para niños
