Paąžuolė (Varėna)

Paąžuolė (Varėna) is a village in the Varėna district municipality, Alytus County, in southern Lithuania. It is located near the Merkys River, a tributary of the Nemunas River, approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) northwest of Varėna town. The name "Paąžuolė" likely derives from the Lithuanian words "prie" (near) and "ąžuolas" (oak), suggesting a location near an oak tree or oak forest. The village is part of the Varėna elderate (seniūnija). Its postal code is LT-65319.