Prienai district is located in the south of Lithuania. Natural environment is the greatest treasure of the region, that is why the greater part of the territory belongs to the Nemunas Loops' Regional Park. The aim of the park is to preserve picturesque valleys, fascinating loops of the river and the surrounding forests. The district covers 1141 square kilometers and has a population of 34522 inhabitants. It is divided into 10 smallest rural administrative divisions – Neighborhoods/Elderships.

The town of Prienai (with population of 11353 inhabitants) covers both sides of the Nemunas River. 

Prienai is at the juncture of very important route connecting two major towns of Lithuania: Vilnius (100 km) and Kaunas (30km).

A variety of service providing organizations, wood or timber processing, sewing, construction enterprises form the main branches of a local economy. The clothing and wood industries are the largest exporters in the region.

Pociunai avia-tourism center represents our national aviation: Joint Stock Company „Sport Aviation“ design, build, test and repair glider-planes; Closed Joint Stock company „Termikas“ fulfills micro-plane repair works; Kaunas County Sport Aviation Club provides air-taxi service; Parachutist Club gives  possibility to enjoy parachute jumps.

Centuries-old cultural heritage is preserved in the historical and archeological monuments (there are nearly 150).