Gargždai

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Gargždai
Location Coat of Arms
Location
Ethnographic region Lithuania Minor
County Klaipėda County
Municipality Klaipėda district municipality
Elderate Gargždai elderate
Coordinates 55°42′46″N, 21°24′12″E
General Information
Capital of Klaipėda district municipality
Gargždai elderate
Population 15,212 in 2001 (24th)
First mentioned 1253
Granted city rights 1792

Gargždai (pronunciation (help·info)) is a city in western Lithuania. It is located at around 55°42′46″N, 21°24′12″E. Minija River flows through the city.