Alytus is a city with municipal rights located in southern Lithuania. It serves as the capital of Alytus County and functions as the historical center of the Dzūkija region. The city is situated on the banks of the Nemunas river.
As of July 2024, the city has a population of 50,996 people. It ranks as the sixth-largest city in Lithuania and the 14th-largest city within the Baltic states. The city is connected to several major roads that provide links to Vilnius, Kaunas, Lazdijai, and Grodno.