Aknīste

city in Latvia

Aknīste is a town in Latvia with town rights since 1991.

Aknīste
Town
Coat of arms of Aknīste
Nickname(s): 
Aknīša; Oknist; Aknysta
Aknīste is located in Latvia
Aknīste
Aknīste
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°9′N 25°44′E / 56.150°N 25.733°E / 56.150; 25.733
Country Latvia
Town rights1991
Area
 • Total133 km2 (51 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,951
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-5208
Calling code+371 652