Betygala
Betygala is a small town in Kaunas County in central Lithuania. As of 2011 it had a population of 488.[1] In the 13th and 14th centuries the town had a noted Samogitan fortress, attacked by the Teutonic Knights numerous time.[2] One of the first churches in Lithuania was built in the town. Mikalojus Daukša was the parish pastor from 1592 to 1603.[2]
Betygala | |
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Town | |
![]() Monument for Vytautas in the center of Betygala | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() ![]() Betygala Location in Lithuania | |
Coordinates: 55°21′40″N 23°22′0″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Ethnographic region | Samogitia |
County | ![]() |
Municipality | Raseiniai district municipality |
Eldership | Betygala eldership |
Capital of | Betygala eldership |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 488 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
References
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- "2011 census". Statistikos Departamentas (Lithuania). Retrieved August 16, 2017.
- Simas Sužiedėlis, ed. (1970–1978). "Betygala". Encyclopedia Lituanica. I. Boston, Massachusetts: Juozas Kapočius. pp. 338–339. LCC 74-114275.
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