Vitebsk
Vitebsk or Vitsyebsk (Belarusian: Віцебск, romanized: Viciebsk, IPA: [ˈvʲitsʲepsk]; Russian: Витебск, IPA: [ˈvʲitʲɪpsk]; Yiddish: וויטעבסק) is a city in northern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Vitebsk Region and Vitebsk District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2023, it has 359,148 inhabitants, making it the country's fourth-largest city. It is served by Vitebsk Vostochny Airport and Vitebsk Air Base.
Vitebsk
Vitsyebsk | |
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Left: Vitebsk Slavianski Bazaar, Vitebsk Annunciation Church, Pieramohi Offensive Monument in Pieramohi Square, Vitebsk Christ Resurrection Church; Right:Vitebsk Mark Chagali House, Vitebsk Assumption Cathedral, Vitebsk City Hall (all items listed from top to bottom) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Vitebsk Location of Vitebsk in Belarus Vitebsk Vitebsk (Europe) | |
| Coordinates: 55°11′30″N 30°12′20″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Vitebsk Region |
| Founded | 974 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Nikolay Orlov |
| Area | |
| • City | 124.54 km2 (48.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Urban | 359,148 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 210000 |
| Area code | +375-212 |
| License plate | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
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