Smarhon
Smarhon or Smorgon (Belarusian: Смаргонь, [smarˈɣonʲ]; Russian: Сморгонь; Lithuanian: Smurgainys; Polish: Smorgonie; Yiddish: סמאָרגאָן) is a town in Grodno Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Smarhon District. It was the site of Smarhon air base, now mostly abandoned. Smarhon is located 107 kilometres (66 mi) from the capital, Minsk. As of 2023, it has a population of 35,781.
Smarhon
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Smarhon | |
| Coordinates: 54°29′1″N 26°24′0″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Grodno Region |
| District | Smarhon District |
| Founded | October 2, 1503 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.15 km2 (7.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 35,781 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 231000, 231041-231045 |
| Area code | +375 1592 |
| License plate | 4 |
| Website | Official website |
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