Aknīste

Aknīste
Town
Gates of the Sēļi Park
Aknīste
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 56°09′44″N 25°44′28″E / 56.1622°N 25.7411°E / 56.1622; 25.7411
Country Latvia
MunicipalityJēkabpils Municipality
Town rights1991
Area
 • Total
3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi)
 • Land3.39 km2 (1.31 sq mi)
 • Water0.04 km2 (0.015 sq mi)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
931
 • Density275/km2 (711/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-5208
Calling code+371 652
Websitewww.akniste.lv

Aknīste (pronunciation; Lithuanian: Aknysta; Polish: Oknista) is a town in Jēkabpils Municipality in the Selonia region of Latvia, situated near the Lithuanian border. The town is located near the river Dienvidsusēja. Prior to July 2021, the town was the capital of Aknīste Municipality, and prior to 2009, it was part of Jēkabpils district.