| Sužionys | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Church of Sužionys | |
 Flag Coat of arms | |
  SužionysLocation of Sužionys | |
| Coordinates: 54°59′25″N 25°30′27″E / 54.99028°N 25.50750°E / 54.99028; 25.50750 | |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| County |  Vilnius County |
| Municipality | Vilnius District Municipality |
| Eldership | Sužionys Eldership |
| Capital of | Sužionys Eldership |
| Population | |
| • Total | 397 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Sužionys is a village in Vilnius District Municipality, Lithuania, it is located only about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of Vilnius city municipality. According to the 2021 census, it had population of 397, a decrease from 449 in 2011, and 608 in 1987.
History
Environs of Sužionys were inhabited from the 1st millennium BC. Sužionys Hillfort [lt] with archaeological remains of an ancient settlement is situated near the village. Sužionys itself was mentioned for the first times in written sources in 1554. A modest neoclassical church, that is now standing, was built in 1795.
References
- "2011 census". Statistikos Departamentas (Lithuania). Retrieved July 28, 2019.