Smalyavichy District

Smalyavichy District (Belarusian: Смалявіцкі раён, romanized: Smalavicki rajon; Russian: Смолевичский район, romanized: Smolevičskij raion) is a district (raion) of Minsk Region in Belarus.[1] Its administrative center is the town of Smalyavichy.[2][1] The town of Zhodzina is administratively separated from the district.[1]

Smalyavichy District
Смалявіцкі раён (Belarusian)
Смолевичский район (Russian)
Flag of Smalyavichy District
Coat of arms of Smalyavichy District
Coordinates: 54°01′22″N 28°04′19″E
CountryBelarus
RegionMinsk Region
Administrative centerSmalyavichy
Area
  Total1,400 km2 (500 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
  Total54,627
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The district was created on 17 July 1924.

Geography

Overview

Situated in the north-east of its Region, Smalyavichy District borders with the districts of Minsk, Lahoysk, Barysaw and Chervyen. In its territory is located the International Airport of Minsk. It is crossed by the M1 motorway, part of the European route E30.

Main settlements

Notes and references

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