Maskowski District or Maskoŭski District[2] (Belarusian: Маскоўскі раён, romanized: Maskowski rajon; Russian: Московский район, romanized: Moskovsky rayon) is an administrative division of the city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It was named after the city of Moscow.[3] As of 2023, it has a population of 308,754.[1]
Maskowski District | |
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 Independence Square | |
Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Municipality | Minsk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 308,754 |
| • Density | 10,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi) |
| District number | 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
The district is situated in central and south-western area of the city and borders with Frunzyenski, Tsentralny, Leninsky and Kastrychnitski districts.
Transport
Maskowski is served by the subway and tram networks. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway.
See also
References
External links
- (in Russian) Maskowski District official website
- (in Russian) Maskowski District on Minsk website