Ukrinai Explained

Ukrinai
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Lithuania
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Ukriniai
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:56.3°N 28°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Ethnographic region
Subdivision Name1:Samogitia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Telšiai County
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Mažeikiai district municipality
Subdivision Type4:Eldership
Subdivision Name4:Židikai eldership
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1585
Population Total:424
Population As Of:2011
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Ukrinai (Samogitian: Okrėnā) is a village in Mažeikiai district municipality, Lithuania. It is located 16 km west of Mažeikiai.

Ukrinai was first mentioned in annals in 1585. The town has the church of Saint Anthony of Padua, and a monument by architect S. Gailevičius commemorating the abolition of serfdom. There was also a high school, however it was closed in September, 2017.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ukrinuose išlaikyti mokyklos nepavyko. 18 September 2017.