Verkiai | |
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 Baltupiai microdistrict | |
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| Country |  Lithuania |
| County |  Vilnius County |
| Municipality | Vilnius city municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Population (2021[1]) | |
| • Total | 50,754 |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Verkiai (literally Lithuanian: a place near Verkė (etymology: 'to stream, to cry') river) is the northernmost eldership in Vilnius, Lithuania. It covers neighborhoods of Baltupiai, Jeruzalė, Visoriai, Santariškės, Balsiai, Ožkiniai, Didieji Gulbinai and the whole area of Verkiai Regional Park. Historically it was a separate settlement situated north of Vilnius but today it is a part of Vilnius city municipality. It occupies 5,565 ha and has 42,179 inhabitants. Verkiai Regional Park has been established in 1991 to preserve a valuable composition of historical, cultural, architectural, and nature landmarks.