It is an agricultural district, situated in the north of Lithuania and bordering with Latvia.

Pakruojis is known as one of the main centres of traditional Lithuanian brewing, along with Pasvalys and Biržai.

The founder of the Lithuanian beer website alutis.lt reports that there are 19 breweries in the Pakruojis district.

Most bars in town feature local types of beer.

The main park in Pakruojis features a collection of local folk-art wood carvings.