Masty, Belarus
Masty or Mosty (Belarusian: Масты; Russian: Мосты; Polish: Mosty) is a town in Grodno Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Masty District.[1] As of 2023, it has a population of 14,683.[1]
Masty
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| Coordinates: 53°25′1.2″N 24°33′0″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Grodno Region |
| District | Masty District |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 14,683 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 231591 |
| Area code | +375 1515 |
| Car plates | 4 |
History
Within the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Masty was part of Trakai Voivodeship. In 1795, Masty was acquired by the Russian Empire as a result of the Third Partition of Poland.
From 1921 until 1939, Masty was part of the Second Polish Republic. In September 1939, the town was occupied by the Red Army and, on 14 November 1939, incorporated into the Byelorussian SSR.
From 25 June 1941 until 13 July 1944, Masty was occupied by Nazi Germany and administered as a part of Bezirk Bialystok.
References
- "Численность населения на 1 января 2023 г. и среднегодовая численность населения за 2022 год по Республике Беларусь в разрезе областей, районов, городов, поселков городского типа". belsat.gov.by. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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