Riešė Eldership Explained

Official Name:Riešė Eldership
Area Total Km2:103.76
Population Total:6,498
Population Density Km2:auto
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone:EET
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Website:https://www.vrsa.lt
Subdivision Name3: Vilnius District Municipality
Seat Type:Administrative centre
Seat:Didžioji Riešė
Subdivision Name2: Vilnius County
Native Name:Riešės seniūnija
Leader Title:district administrator
Leader Name:Valdemar Rynkevič
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Ethnographic region
Subdivision Name1:Dzūkija
Native Name Lang:lt
Settlement Type:Eldership
Population Footnotes:[1]

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

History

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.[2]

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.

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

Geography

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.

Notable places

Ethnic composition

According to 2021 National Census data, out of 6386 inhabitants:[4]

According to 2011 National Census data, the ethnic composition is as follows:[5]

References

  1. Web site: Vilniaus rajono savivaldybės administracija - Riešės seniūnija. 2021-01-06. www.vrsa.lt.
  2. Web site: Vilniaus rajono savivaldybės administracija - Riešės seniūnija. 2021-01-06. www.vrsa.lt.
  3. Web site: Pikeliškių dvaro sodyba. 2021-01-07. kvr.kpd.lt.
  4. Republic of Lithuania 2011 National Census
  5. Republic of Lithuania 2011 National Census