Molėtai
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Molėtai (pronunciationⓘ; Polish: Malaty; German: Mulau) is a city in north eastern Lithuania surrounded by lakes. One of the oldest settlements in Lithuania, it is a popular resort for the inhabitants of Vilnius. According to the 2013 census, it had 6,302 inhabitants.
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Molėtai | |
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Coordinates: 55°14′N 25°25′E | |
Country | Lithuania |
Ethnographic region | Aukštaitija |
County | Utena County |
Municipality | Molėtai district municipality |
Capital of | Molėtai district municipality |
First mentioned | 1387 Feb. 17[1] |
Granted city rights | 1539 |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 5,716 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Website | http://www.moletai.lt/ |
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The town is located about 60 km (37 mi) north of Vilnius and 30 km (19 mi) south of Utena.