Aknīste

Aknīste
Town
Gates of the Sēļi Park
Aknīste
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°9′44″N 25°44′28″E / 56.16222°N 25.74111°E / 56.16222; 25.74111
Country Latvia
MunicipalityJēkabpils Municipality
Town rights1991
Area
  Total
3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi)
  Land3.39 km2 (1.31 sq mi)
  Water0.04 km2 (0.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
  Total
917
  Density270/km2 (690/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-5208
Calling code+371 652
Websitewww.akniste.lv

Aknīste (pronunciation; Lithuanian: Aknysta; Polish: Oknista) is a town in Jēkabpils Municipality in the Selonia region of Latvia, situated near the Lithuanian border. The town is located near the river Dienvidsusēja. Prior to the 2009 administrative reforms, it was part of Jēkabpils district.