Aknīste is located in Jēkabpils Municipality, in the southeastern part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies south of Jēkabpils and east of Subate, placing it within the historical Selonia region.
Location Map of Akniste, Latvia
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Where is Aknīste Located?
Aknīste is located in Jēkabpils Municipality, in the southeastern part of Latvia near the border with Lithuania. It lies south of Jēkabpils and east of Subate, placing it within the historical Selonia region.
The town covers an area of approximately 6 sq km (2.32 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,200 residents as per recent estimates.
Aknīste is known for its quiet rural setting and local traditions. Key attractions include Aknīste town center, Catholic Church of St. Ignatius, nearby forest areas, local cultural sites, small parks, and surrounding countryside landscapes.
Aknīste, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Aknīste |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Jēkabpils Municipality |
| Region | Selonia (Southern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1920 |
| Population | Approx. 1,200 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 4.50 sq km (1.74 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 270 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 56.1640° N, 25.7520° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-5208 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Dienvidsusēja River |
| Transportation | Local road connections; nearest major rail access in Jēkabpils |
| Famous For | Quiet rural atmosphere, natural surroundings, and local cultural traditions |
| Top Attractions | Aknīste Church, Dienvidsusēja River Valley, Local parks and countryside |
| Official Website | N/A |
Distance from Aknīste to Major Cities in Latvia
- Aknīste to Riga – 160 km (99 miles)
- Aknīste to Valmiera – 230 km (143 miles)
- Aknīste to Cēsis – 210 km (130 miles)
- Aknīste to Sigulda – 190 km (118 miles)
- Aknīste to Limbaži – 220 km (137 miles)
- Aknīste to Saulkrasti – 200 km (124 miles)
- Aknīste to Ogre – 130 km (81 miles)
- Aknīste to Jelgava – 140 km (87 miles)
- Aknīste to Tukums – 180 km (112 miles)
- Aknīste to Ventspils – 320 km (199 miles)
- Aknīste to Liepāja – 350 km (217 miles)
- Aknīste to Daugavpils – 90 km (56 miles)
- Aknīste to Rēzekne – 140 km (87 miles)
- Aknīste to Jēkabpils – 50 km (31 miles)
- Aknīste to Gulbene – 200 km (124 miles)
- Aknīste to Madona – 170 km (106 miles)
- Aknīste to Kuldīga – 300 km (186 miles)
- Aknīste to Saldus – 270 km (168 miles)
- Aknīste to Bauska – 120 km (75 miles)
- Aknīste to Preiļi – 120 km (75 miles)
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