Riešė Eldership

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Riešė Eldership (Lithuanian: Riešės seniūnija) is an eldership in Lithuania, located in Vilnius District Municipality, north of Vilnius.

Riešė Eldership
Riešės seniūnija
Landscape near Žudiškės
Landscape near Žudiškės
Coat of arms of Riešė Eldership
Location of Riešė eldership
Location of Riešė eldership
Country Lithuania
Ethnographic regionDzūkija
County Vilnius County
Municipality Vilnius District Municipality
Administrative centreDidžioji Riešė
Government
 • district administratorValdemar Rynkevič
Area
 • Total103.76 km2 (40.06 sq mi)
Population
 • Total6,498
 • Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websitehttps://www.vrsa.lt

History

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In 1867, a 9th-10th century Dirham treasure minted by Abbasid and Saffarid nobility was found in Riešė. Lands and manor in the eldership were historically known since 16th century, when they belonged to the Vilnius Chapter. In 1681, the mansion was given rights to build a bridge across Riešė River and collect tolls.[1]

18th-century saw the construction of Pikeliškės Manor. In 19th century, Riešė was the center of a volost. In 1939, a brick church was built in Didžioji Riešė.[1]

In 2017, the official coat-of-arms of Riešė Eldership was approved by a presidential decree.[1]

Geography

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The area is predominantly hilly and is situated in the Riešė Upland. Most landscapes, especially on the southern side, are undergoing rapid urbanization. The eldership is crossed by the Riešė River and reaches the Neris River to the east. There are several lakes, of which the largest is Lake Pikeliškės. Swamps and bogs can also be found.

There are 45 villages and 25 homesteads located within the eldership, the largest of which is Didžioji Riešė (2,520 inhabitants). Other villages include Pikeliškės, Skirgiškės, Raudondvaris, Ažulaukė and Jadvygiškės.[1]

Notable places

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Ethnic composition

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According to 2021 National Census data, out of 6386 inhabitants:[3]


According to 2011 National Census data, the ethnic composition is as follows:[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Vilniaus rajono savivaldybės administracija - Riešės seniūnija". www.vrsa.lt. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  2. ^ "Pikeliškių dvaro sodyba". kvr.kpd.lt. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  3. ^ Republic of Lithuania 2011 National Census
  4. ^ Republic of Lithuania 2011 National Census