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'''Šilutė district municipality''' is one of 60 municipalities in ]. It is known for spring floods when ice on ] starts melting. This is the only municipality in Lithuania that gets flooded on regular basis. '''Šilutė District Municipality''' is one of 60 municipalities in ]. It is known for spring floods when ice on ] starts melting. This is the only municipality in Lithuania that gets flooded on regular basis.


Unemployment rate in the municipality dropped from 10.9% in January 2003 to 7.7% in January 2005. However, the national rate remains 1.2-1.7% lower. Unemployment rate in the municipality dropped from 10.9% in January 2003 to 7.7% in January 2005. However, the national rate remains 1.2-1.7% lower.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Total area of Šilutė district municipality is 1706 km². Forests cover 340 km² or almost 20%, waters (most notably ]) - 348 km² or 20.4%, ] - 611 km² or 35.8%, ]s and grasslands - 226 km² or 13.2%, buildings and roads - 60 km² or 3.5% of the territory. Total area of Šilutė District Municipality is 1706&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Forests cover 340&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> or almost 20%, waters (most notably ]) - 348&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> or 20.4%, ] - 611&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> or 35.8%, ]s and grasslands - 226&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> or 13.2%, buildings and roads - 60&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> or 3.5% of the territory.


Šilutė municipality includes the biggest part of ] in present day Lithuania, with some ]' heritage. There are areas of unique nature in the district, dominated by lowland pastures. The picturesque Nemunas Delta and ] is home to many local and migrating birds. ], a settlement located in the Nemunas Delta, is the only island town in Lithuania; some part of it situated below the ]. Šilutė municipality includes the biggest part of ] in present-day Lithuania, with some ]' heritage. There are areas of unique nature in the district, dominated by lowland pastures. The picturesque Nemunas Delta and ] is home to many local and migrating birds. ], a settlement located in the Nemunas Delta, is the only island town in Lithuania; some part of it situated below the ].


There are 318 villages with 33,800 residents in the municipality. During the 2001 census, 12 villages had no residents. About 14,000 of the municipality residents are children younger than 15 year old and about 10,000 are elderly. There are 318 villages with 33,800 residents in the municipality. During the 2001 census, 12 villages had no residents. About 14,000 of the municipality residents are children younger than 15 year old and about 10,000 are elderly.
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==Coat of arms== ==Coat of arms==
The coat of arms was designed in 1968. It depicts a white sailing ship. On top there is a traditional ] (Lithuanian: ''vėtrungė'') used by local fishermen. At the bottom there is a horn, an old symbol of postal services. These symbols hint to the ], traditional fishing business, and ] as the old sea port. For a while Šilutė was along an important postal route. The coat of arms was designed in 1968. It depicts a white sailing ship. On top there is a traditional ] (Lithuanian: ''vėtrungė'') used by local fishermen. At the bottom there is a horn, an old symbol of postal services. These symbols hint to the ], traditional fishing business, and ] as the old sea port. For a while Šilutė was along an important postal route.

== People ==
* ] (1857-1928), dramatist and novelist


==References== ==References==
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==International relations==

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Latest revision as of 07:11, 16 April 2024

Municipality in Lithuania Minor/ Samogitia, Lithuania
Šilutė District Municipality Šilutės rajono savivaldybė
Municipality
Ventė CapeVentė Cape
Coat of arms of Šilutė District MunicipalityCoat of arms
Location of Šilutė district municipality within LithuaniaLocation of Šilutė district municipality within Lithuania
Map of Šilutė district municipalityMap of Šilutė district municipality
Coordinates: 55°21′N 21°29′E / 55.350°N 21.483°E / 55.350; 21.483
Country Lithuania
Ethnographic regionLithuania Minor/ Samogitia
County Klaipėda County
CapitalŠilutė
Elderships11
Area
 • Total1,706 km (659 sq mi)
 • Rank7th
Population
 • Total39,067
 • Rank13th
 • Density23/km (59/sq mi)
  • Rank29th
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Telephone code441
Major settlements
Websitewww.silute.lt

Šilutė District Municipality is one of 60 municipalities in Lithuania. It is known for spring floods when ice on Nemunas River starts melting. This is the only municipality in Lithuania that gets flooded on regular basis.

Unemployment rate in the municipality dropped from 10.9% in January 2003 to 7.7% in January 2005. However, the national rate remains 1.2-1.7% lower.

Geography

Total area of Šilutė District Municipality is 1706 km. Forests cover 340 km or almost 20%, waters (most notably Nemunas Delta) - 348 km or 20.4%, arable land - 611 km or 35.8%, pastures and grasslands - 226 km or 13.2%, buildings and roads - 60 km or 3.5% of the territory.

Šilutė municipality includes the biggest part of Lithuania Minor in present-day Lithuania, with some Lietuvninkai' heritage. There are areas of unique nature in the district, dominated by lowland pastures. The picturesque Nemunas Delta and Ventė Cape is home to many local and migrating birds. Rusnė, a settlement located in the Nemunas Delta, is the only island town in Lithuania; some part of it situated below the sea level.

There are 318 villages with 33,800 residents in the municipality. During the 2001 census, 12 villages had no residents. About 14,000 of the municipality residents are children younger than 15 year old and about 10,000 are elderly.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was designed in 1968. It depicts a white sailing ship. On top there is a traditional weathercock (Lithuanian: vėtrungė) used by local fishermen. At the bottom there is a horn, an old symbol of postal services. These symbols hint to the Curonian Lagoon, traditional fishing business, and Šilutė as the old sea port. For a while Šilutė was along an important postal route.

People

References

  1. https://osp.stat.gov.lt/documents/10180/9601028/Gyventojai_gyvenamosiose_vietovese.xlsx

International relations

Šilutė district municipality maintains sister city relationships with the following cities:

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