| Trakai District Municipality Trakų rajono savivaldybė | |
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| Municipality | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location of Trakai district municipality | |
 Map of Trakai district municipality | |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| Ethnographic region | Dzūkija |
| County |  Vilnius County |
| Capital | Trakai |
| Elderships |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1,208 km (466 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 32,546 |
| • Density | 27/km (70/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Major settlements | |
| Website | www |
Trakai District Municipality is one of 60 municipalities in Lithuania.
It has significant Polish minority population in Lithuania, with more than quarter of the population claiming Polish ethnicity.
Elderships
Trakai District Municipality is divided into 8 elderships:
| Eldership | Area | Population (2021) | Population density (per km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aukštadvaris | 213 km (52,633.45 acres; 82.24 sq mi) | 1,963 | 9 |
| Grendavė | 67 km (16,556.06 acres; 25.87 sq mi) | 504 | 7 |
| Lentvaris | 49 km (12,108.16 acres; 18.92 sq mi) | 12,812 | 260 |
| Onuškis | 250 km (61,776.35 acres; 96.53 sq mi) | 1,438 | 6 |
| Paluknys | 140 km (34,594.75 acres; 54.05 sq mi) | 1,184 | 8 |
| Rūdiškės | 250 km (61,776.35 acres; 96.53 sq mi) | 3,308 | 13 |
| Senieji Trakai | 98 km (24,216.33 acres; 37.84 sq mi) | 2,633 | 27 |
| Trakai | 142 km (35,088.96 acres; 54.83 sq mi) | 8,200 | 58 |
History
The Trakai district became significant early in its history due to the Old Trakai Castle built by the Grand Duke Gediminas in the 13th century. Many other castles were built in the area soon after this one, including the Trakai Peninsula Castle and the Trakai Island Castle. For many years, it has been distinguished from much of the rest of Lithuania in having other ethnic groups such as Karaims, Tatars, Russians and Poles living in the vicinity.
Settlements
Trakai was an area holding great significance in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The Trakai region began to decline politically and economically in the 16th century. During the wars with Russia, Trakai was continually attacked and razed. It has been rebuilt and many celebrations are held there annually once again. The city is often portrayed on Lithuanian stamps because of its beauty and illustrious history. It has become an important district in Lithuania once again.
The biggest city in the district is Lentvaris, not Trakai, its capital. Other settlements include Paluknys, Trakų Vokė, Dusmenys, and Rūdiškės. It borders the Vilnius city municipality in the east.
References
- "Tautinių mažumų departamentas prie Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės".
- "GYVENTOJAI GYVENAMOSIOSE VIETOVĖSE". Osp.stat.gov.lt. Archived from the original (XLSX) on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
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