Maladzyechna
Maladzyechna or Molodechno (Belarusian: Маладзечна, romanized: Maladziečna, IPA: [maɫaˈdzʲetʂna]; Russian: Молодечно; Polish: Mołodeczno) is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Maladzyechna District (and formerly of Molodechno Region from 1944 to 1960). Maladzyechna is located 72 kilometres (45 mi) northwest of Minsk. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 98,514 inhabitants. As of 2023, it has a population of 89,268.
Maladzyechna
Molodechno | |
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Town hall and a monument to Lenin | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Maladzyechna | |
| 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 (2023) | |
| • Total | 89,268 |
| • 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.
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