Polotsk

Polotsk (Russian: Полоцк) or Polatsk (Belarusian: Полацк, romanized: Polack) is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2023, it has a population of 79,960.

Polotsk
Полацк (Belarusian)
Полоцк (Russian)
Polatsk
Town
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Location of Polotsk
Polotsk
Coordinates: 55°29′N 28°48′E
CountryBelarus
RegionVitebsk Region
DistrictPolotsk District
Founded862
Government
 • ChairmanNikolay Shevchuk
Area
 • Total40.77 km2 (15.74 sq mi)
Elevation
111 m (364 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total79,960
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
211291, 211400—211402, 211404—211415, 211422
Area code+375 214
License plate2
Websitepolotsk.vitebsk-region.gov.by
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