Aknysta (river)

The Aknysta is a river of Anykščiai district municipality, Utena County, northeastern Lithuania. It originates from the Aknystėlis lake, flows through the Lipšys lake, and becomes a left tributary of the Šventoji. It flows for 18.2 kilometres and has a basin area of 94.2 km². The villages Aknystos and Aknysčiai are situated along the river.[1]

Aknysta
Location
CountryLithuania
LocationAnykščiai district municipality, Utena County
Physical characteristics
MouthŠventoji
  coordinates
55°37′47″N 25°18′28″E
Length18.2 km (11.3 mi)
Basin size94.2 km2 (36.4 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average0.87 m3/s (31 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionŠventojiNerisNemanBaltic Sea
Tributaries 
  leftKilėva, Gėtys, Bigulis

References

  1. "Pinkas HaKehillot Lita: Debeikai". www.jewishgen.org. Retrieved 2018-09-04.


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