Molėtai
Molėtai | |
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City | |
| Coordinates: 55°14′N 25°25′E / 55.233°N 25.417°E | |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Ethnographic region | Aukštaitija |
| County | Utena County |
| Municipality | Molėtai district municipality |
| Capital of | Molėtai district municipality |
| First mentioned | 1387 Feb. 17 |
| Granted city rights | 1539 |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 5,716 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Website | moletai |
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Molėtai (ⓘ; Polish: Malaty; German: Mulau) is a city in north eastern Lithuania surrounded by lakes. One of the oldest settlements in Lithuania, it is a popular resort for the inhabitants of Vilnius. According to the 2013 census, it had 6,302 inhabitants. Known for the famous fisherman’s day. The town is located about 60 km (37 mi) north of Vilnius and 30 km (19 mi) south of Utena.