Smalyavichy district

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 / 54.02278°N 28.07194°E / 54.02278; 28.07194
CountryBelarus
RegionMinsk region
Administrative centerSmalyavichy
Area
 • District
1,400 km2 (540 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • District
55,439
 • Urban
23,800
 • Rural
31,639
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
WebsiteOfficial website

Smalyavichy district or Smaliavičy district[2] (Belarusian: Смалявіцкі раён, romanizedSmalavicki rajon; Russian: Смолевичский район, romanizedSmolevičskij raion) is a district (raion) of Minsk region in Belarus.[1] Its administrative center is the town of Smalyavichy.[3][1] The town of Zhodzina is administratively separated from the district.[1] As of 2024, it has a population of 55,439.[1]

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

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