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Surviliškis

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Surviliškis

Total population

351

Elevation54 m
Coordinates55.45°, 24.03°

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Elevation
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Overview

Surviliškis is a small town in Kaunas County in central Lithuania, 18 km from Kėdainiai, on the right bank of the Nevėžis river. In 2011 it had a population of 351. There are wooden Catholic church of Jesus, wooden chapel in cemetery, wooden cross of local crossmaking master Vincas Svirskis, wayside chapel of St. Mary, school, library, medicine station. The regional road Kėdainiai-Krekenava-Panevėžys runs through the town.

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History

The toponym Surviliškis comes from personal name Survila or Survilas. Surviliškis Manor was first mentioned in 1500. The first church was built in 1505 and till the 19th century Surviliškis was a property of the Samogitian bishop. Surviliškis has been known as a town since 1587. Surviliškis Manor was parcelled in 1929. During the Soviet era, it was a selsovet center and "Švyturys" ('lighthouse') kolkhoz center.

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Latitude
55.4483
Longitude
24.0342
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