Vazgaikiemis Explained

Official Name:Vazgaikiemis
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Lithuania
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Lithuania
Subdivision Name: Lithuania
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1: Kaunas County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Prienai district municipality
Subdivision Type3:Eldership
Subdivision Name3:Balbieriškis eldership
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:41
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:54.5811°N 23.8861°W

Vazgaikiemis is a village in Prienai district municipality, in Kaunas County, central Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 41 people.

Equestrian

Village is famous because of its show jumping field. Vaizgaikiemis hosts National Lithuanian Equestrian jumping championships and various international events. In 2010, Vaizgaikiemis hosted FEI World Cup Jumping 2010/2011 North Sub-League 6th stage.[1] In 2012, the Lithuanian Show jumping Nations Cup horse show was held here.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gutkauskas triumfavo Vazgaikiemyje vykusiose konkūrų pasaulio taurės varžybose . . 2010-09-24. 2011-03-29 . lt.