Valtūnai is a village in Lithuania, located in the Ukmergė district municipality of Vilnius County. It lies on the right bank of the Siesartis River, in a region characterized by lakes, forests, and rolling hills.
Administrative division: Valtūnai belongs to the Žemaitkiemis eldership (seniūnija) within Ukmergė district municipality, Vilnius County.
Population: According to the Lithuanian census of 2011, the village had 20 residents. The 2021 census recorded 13 inhabitants.
Geography: The village covers an area of approximately 5.49 km². It is situated about 12.5 km northeast of Ukmergė. Nearby landmarks include Raganų kalnas (Witches' Hill, also known as "Čerauninkų kalnas"), and a water power plant has been installed in the area.
Coordinates: 55°17′31″N 24°56′31″E
Historical names: The settlement has also been recorded under the names Valtūnų, Valtunu, and Voltuny.
References:
- Wikipedia, "Valtūnai" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valtunai)
- ELIP – Enciklopedija Lietuvai ir pasauliui (https://lietuvai.lt/wiki/Valtūnai)
- 2011 Lithuanian census data (Statistics Lithuania)
