Vileyka
Vileyka (Belarusian: Вілейка, romanized: Viliejka, [vʲiˈlʲɛjka]; Russian: Вилейка) is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Vileyka District. It is located on the Viliya River, 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Minsk. The first historical record dates from 16 November 1460. As of 2023, the town has a population of 26,811.
Vileyka
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Vileyka Church of Rev. Mary of Egypt | |
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Vileyka | |
| Coordinates: 54°29′50″N 26°54′40″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Minsk Region |
| District | Vileyka District |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 26,811 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 222410 |
| Area code | +375 1771 |
| License plate | 5 |
| Website | Official website |
The Vileyka VLF transmitter operated by the Russian Navy is located near Vileyka. It provides VLF communication between Russian Navy's headquarters and atomic submarines in the Atlantic, Indian and parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Vileyka voted for Zianon Pazniak in the 1994 Belarusian presidential election
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