Maladzyechna
Town in Minsk Region, Belarus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maladzyechna or Molodechno (Belarusian: Маладзечна, romanized: Maladziečna,[lower-alpha 1] IPA: [maɫaˈdzʲetʂna]; Russian: Молодечно; Polish: Mołodeczno) is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus.[1] It serves as the administrative centre of Maladzyechna District (and formerly of Molodechno Region from 1944 to 1960).[1] Maladzyechna is located 72 kilometres (45 mi) northwest of Minsk. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 98,514 inhabitants.[2] As of 2024, it has a population of 89,068.[1]
Maladzyechna
Molodechno | |
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Coordinates: 54°19′15″N 26°51′26″E | |
Country | Belarus |
Region | Minsk Region |
District | Maladzyechna District |
First mentioned | 16 December 1388 |
Area | |
• Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 89,068 |
• Density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
Postal code | 222301-10 |
Area code | +375 176 |
License plate | 5 |
Website | Official site |
Located on the Usha River, it has been a settlement since 1388 when it was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was also home to the Cold War facility Maladzyechna air base.