# Joniškis

> city in northern Lithuania

**Wikidata**: [Q847715](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q847715)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joniškis)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/joniskis

## Summary
Joniškis is a city in northern Lithuania, serving as the capital of both Joniškis District Municipality and Joniškis Eldership, with a population of approximately 8,500 residents and an area of 8.95 square kilometres.

## Key Facts
- Located in northern Lithuania, Joniškis serves as the capital of both Joniškis District Municipality and Joniškis Eldership
- Has an area of 8.95 square kilometres
- Population was 9,138 in 2015, 9,309 in 2014, 9,470 in 2013, 9,683 in 2012, 11,796 in 1989, 9,784 in 1979, 7,522 in 1970, 5,889 in 1959, and 8,467 in 2023
- Coordinates are approximately 56.233°N, 23.617°E
- Postal code is LT-84001
- Elevation is approximately 60 metres above sea level
- Twinned with several administrative bodies including Sulingen, Konin, Kapyĺ, Alūksne, Dobele, Võru, Vimmerby Municipality, and Ungheni (since 2013)
- Has a website at http://www.joniskis.lt (Lithuanian language)
- Sitelink count is 40 on Wikipedia
- Has a flag and coat of arms images available

## FAQs
- **What is Joniškis's population?** The population was 8,467 as of January 1, 2023, with historical figures including 9,138 in 2015 and 11,796 in 1989.
- **Where is Joniškis located?** It is situated in northern Lithuania, specifically within Joniškis District Municipality and Joniškis Eldership, with coordinates approximately 56.233° latitude and 23.617° longitude.
- **What administrative bodies is Joniškis the capital of?** Joniškis serves as the capital of both Joniškis District Municipality and Joniškis Eldership.
- **What languages are used on the city's website?** The official website is in Lithuanian.
- **What is the city's area?** The city covers an area of 8.95 square kilometres.
- **What is the elevation above sea level?** The city has an elevation of approximately 60 metres above sea level.
- **What is the postal code for Joniškis?** The postal code is LT-84001.
- **What twinned administrative bodies does Joniškis have?** The city is twinned with Sulingen, Konin, Kapyĺ, Alūksne, Dobele, Võru, Vimmerby Municipality, and Ungheni (since 2013).

## Why It Matters
Joniškis serves as an important administrative and cultural center in northern Lithuania, functioning as the capital of both the district municipality and the eldership. Its significance lies in its role as a regional hub for governance, commerce, and community services. The city's historical development and population changes reflect broader demographic trends in Lithuania, while its twinning relationships indicate international cooperation and cultural exchange. As a center of local government, Joniškis plays a crucial role in regional development and administration.

## Notable For
- Has been documented in multiple encyclopedic sources including Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron
- Features a coat of arms and flag images available on Wikimedia Commons
- Has a dedicated website (http://www.joniskis.lt) in Lithuanian
- Is twinned with several European and international administrative bodies
- Has population data spanning from 1959 to 2023, showing historical demographic changes
- Is categorized under the main category "Joniškis" on Wikipedia and other platforms

## Body
### General Information
Joniškis is a city located in northern Lithuania, serving as the capital of both Joniškis District Municipality and Joniškis Eldership. The city has an area of 8.95 square kilometres and is situated at approximately 56.233°N latitude and 23.617°E longitude. The elevation above sea level is approximately 60 metres.

### Population and Demographics
The population of Joniškis has fluctuated over time, with figures including:
- 5,889 in 1959 (census data)
- 7,522 in 1970 (census data)
- 9,784 in 1979 (census data)
- 11,796 in 1989 (census data)
- 11,329 in 2001 (census data)
- 11,129 in 2005
- 10,688 in 2010
- 9,138 in 2015
- 9,309 in 2014
- 9,470 in 2013
- 9,683 in 2012
- 8,467 in 2023 (as of January 1, 2023)

The population determination method has varied between demographic balance and census data across different time periods.

### Administrative Information
Joniškis operates under the postal code LT-84001 and has a website at http://www.joniskis.lt. The city is described as a "large human settlement" with a sitelink count of 40 on Wikipedia. It is categorized under the main category "Joniškis" and has multiple language versions on Wikipedia including Lithuanian, Russian, Polish, and others.

### Geography and Location
The city is located in Joniškis District Municipality, which it has been part of since 1994-07-07, and specifically within Joniškis Eldership (preferred designation). It is situated near the Sidrabe body of water. The coordinates are precisely recorded as 56.233333333333334 for latitude and 23.616666666666667 for longitude.

### Governance and Administration
As the capital of both Joniškis District Municipality and Joniškis Eldership, the city serves as the administrative center for the surrounding region. It has been twinned with several administrative bodies including:
- Sulingen (Germany)
- Konin (Poland)
- Kapyĺ (Latvia)
- Alūksne (Latvia)
- Dobele (Latvia)
- Võru (Estonia)
- Vimmerby Municipality (Sweden)
- Ungheni (Moldova) since 2013

### Cultural and Historical Context
Joniškis has been documented in various encyclopedic sources including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron. The city has a coat of arms and flag images available on Wikimedia Commons. It appears in multiple reference systems including Freebase (ID: /m/039qr0), Geonames (IDs: 864504 and 598796), and Wikidata (ID: Q328).

### Technical and Reference Information
The city has various identifiers including:
- Snarc_id: Lajas
- Yale_lux_id: place/e8aff7e2-86c7-4e91-a6c4-c63d9873983f
- Who's_on_first_id: 101818131
- Factgrid_item_id: The Bell Witch
- National Library of Israel J9u_id: 987007473884505171

These identifiers help in cross-referencing and referencing the city across different knowledge systems. The city's native and official name is Joniškis, with aliases including Joniskis, Янишки, and Йонишкис. It is different from Janiszki as indicated in the source material.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](http://pop-stat.mashke.org/lithuania-cities.htm)
3. Resident population by city / town at the beginning of the year
4. [State Data Agency of Lithuania](https://osp-rs.stat.gov.lt/rest_xml/data/S3R167_M3010210/?startPeriod=2017&endPeriod=2017)
5. GeoNames
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File