Žagarė
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| Ethnographic region | Samogitia | ||
| County | Šiauliai County | ||
| Municipality | Joniškis district municipality | ||
| Coordinates | } | ||
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| Capital of | Žagarė rural eldership | ||
| Population | 2,028 in 2005 (74th) | ||
| First mentioned | 1633 | ||
| Granted city rights | 1924 | ||
Žagarė is a city located in the Joniškis district, northern Lithuania, close to the border with Latvia. It has the population of about 2,000.
[edit] History
The foundation of Žagarė dates back to the 12th century. It was an important center of Žiemgaliai warriors, who fought against the Teutonic Order.
[edit] Geography
Today Žagarė is the administrative center of the Žagarė Regional Park, known for its valuable urban and natural heritage.
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