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Šakiai

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Šakiai is a village in Marijampole County, Lithuania with 4,998 inhabitants, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vilkaviskis, 34 km to the south. The national capital Vilnius is about 145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zaliasarkiai, 18 km away.

Also known as: Шакяй · Szaki · Shakyay · Shaki · Schaki · Šakių

Overview

Šakiai is city in Lithuania.

It is located in Šakiai District Municipality, Lithuania.

The population is about 5,440 (2023).

It covers about 7 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 79 metre.

Also known as: DE Sakiai, Schaken, Schaki

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Basic Data

  • Country Lithuania
  • Located in Šakiai District Municipality
  • Area 7 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    54° 57' 12" N, 23° 2' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 50 m
  • Timezone Europe/Vilnius
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,998
  • Pop. Density 1,262 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.3%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +370

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ru
Шакяй
Szaki
Shakyay
Shaki
Schaki
Šakių

Weather in Šakiai

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Šakiai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 12.1 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 55 W/m2.

Temperature
10.2 C
Wind
7.4 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,005.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.17 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 10.2 7.4 248 77 1,005.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 8.1 3.4 192 88 1,005.6 0.05 / 0.05 59 7.7 n/a
12h 12.1 6.5 216 82 1,005.0 0.00 / 0.05 100 55.2 n/a
18h 11.0 3.6 225 95 1,006.9 0.21 / 0.26 100 9.2 n/a
Tomorrow 9.5 2.3 201 97 1,007.5 0.00 / 0.17 100 0.0 n/a
30h 9.0 2.5 210 94 1,007.5 0.31 / 0.49 100 6.4 n/a
36h 14.6 4.2 215 60 1,006.7 0.00 / 0.42 53 273.9 n/a
42h 8.6 2.9 235 87 1,008.5 1.38 / 1.80 24 91.0 n/a
Monday 8.9 3.1 193 76 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 8.3 4.2 213 88 1,011.8 0.10 / 0.10 35 4.9 n/a
60h 13.0 5.3 246 60 1,014.0 0.07 / 0.18 54 325.3 n/a
66h 7.5 2.7 233 92 1,017.4 0.21 / 0.39 62 98.1 n/a
Tuesday 6.0 1.1 162 93 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Šakiai?
Now 10.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 12.1 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 55 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Šakiai today?
Sunrise around 07:45 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Šakiai?
Local time is 08:53. Time zone: Europe/Vilnius (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Šakiai?
Šakiai is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Šakiai?
Population about 4,998.
What is the elevation of Šakiai?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Šakiai located?
It is at 54.95339, 23.04779 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Šakiai in?
It is in Lithuania.

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Last updated 2022-09-26
geonames https://www.geonames.org/595044
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