Gargždai

Gargždai
City
Town Square
Klaipėda District Municipality Building
Minija Oil
Gargždai Regional Museum
Gargždai
Location of Gargždai
Coordinates: 55°42′46″N 21°24′12″E / 55.71278°N 21.40333°E / 55.71278; 21.40333
Country Lithuania
Ethnographic regionSamogitia
County Klaipėda County
MunicipalityKlaipėda district municipality
EldershipGargždai eldership
Capital ofKlaipėda district municipality
Gargždai eldership
First mentioned1253
Granted city rights1792
Population
 (2023)
  Total
15,932
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Gargždai (pronunciation) is a city in western Lithuania located in Klaipėda County. The Minija River flows through the city. The Gargždai Stadium is the city's main sports venue where the FK Banga Gargždai play its home games.