Žarėnai
Žarėnai | ||
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Town | ||
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Žarėnai | ||
Coordinates: LT 55°50′20″N 22°12′11″E / 55.83889°N 22.20306°E | ||
Country | Lithuania | |
County | Telšiai County | |
Municipality | Telšiai district municipality | |
Eldership | Žarėnai eldership | |
Population (2001) | ||
• Total | 588 | |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Žarėnai is a town in Telšiai County, Lithuania. According to the 2001 census, the town has a population of 588 people.[1]
History
During World War II, 40 Jewish families are deported from this city. Other jews are massacred in a mass execution in December 23, 1941 perpetrated by Lithuanians nazis.[2]
References
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