Trakai District Municipality Trakų rajono savivaldybė | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Location of Trakai district municipality | |
 Map of Trakai district municipality | |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| Ethnographic region | Dzūkija |
| County |  Vilnius County |
| Capital | Trakai |
| Elderships | List
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| Area | |
• Total | 1,208 km2 (466 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 32,546 |
| • Density | 26.94/km2 (69.78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Major settlements | |
| Website | www |
Trakai District Municipality is one of 60 municipalities inLithuania.
It has significantPolish minority population in Lithuania, with more than quarter of the population claiming Polish ethnicity.[1]
Trakai District Municipality is divided into 8 elderships:
| Eldership | Area | Population (2021)[2] | Population density (per km2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aukštadvaris | 213 km2 (52,633.45 acres; 82.24 sq mi) | 1,963 | 9 |
| Grendavė | 67 km2 (16,556.06 acres; 25.87 sq mi) | 504 | 7 |
| Lentvaris | 49 km2 (12,108.16 acres; 18.92 sq mi) | 12,812 | 260 |
| Onuškis | 250 km2 (61,776.35 acres; 96.53 sq mi) | 1,438 | 6 |
| Paluknys | 140 km2 (34,594.75 acres; 54.05 sq mi) | 1,184 | 8 |
| Rūdiškės | 250 km2 (61,776.35 acres; 96.53 sq mi) | 3,308 | 13 |
| Senieji Trakai | 98 km2 (24,216.33 acres; 37.84 sq mi) | 2,633 | 27 |
| Trakai | 142 km2 (35,088.96 acres; 54.83 sq mi) | 8,200 | 58 |
The Trakai district became significant early in its history due to theOld Trakai Castle built by theGrand Duke Gediminas in the 13th century. Many othercastles were built in the area soon after this one, including theTrakai Peninsula Castle and theTrakai Island Castle. For many years, it has been distinguished from much of the rest ofLithuania in having other ethnic groups such asKaraims,Tatars,Russians andPoles living in the vicinity.
Trakai was an area holding great significance in theGrand Duchy of Lithuania. The Trakai region began to decline politically and economically in the 16th century. During the wars withRussia, Trakai was continually attacked and razed. It has been rebuilt and many celebrations are held there annually once again. The city is often portrayed onLithuanianstamps because of its beauty and illustrious history. It has become an important district inLithuania once again.
The biggest city in the district isLentvaris, notTrakai, its capital. Other settlements includePaluknys,Trakų Vokė,Dusmenys, andRūdiškės. It borders theVilnius city municipality in the east.
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