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Pyershamayski District

Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102
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Pyershamayski District
Першамайскі раён (Belarusian)
Первомайский район (Russian)
Coat of arms of Pyershamayski District
Location of Pyershamayski District
Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102
CountryBelarus
MunicipalityMinsk
Area
 • Total26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi)
Population
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 • Total231,906
 • Density8,800/km2 (23,000/sq mi)
District number3
WebsiteOfficial website

Pyershamayski District or Pieršamajski District[2] (Belarusian: Першамайскі раён; Russian: Первомайский район) is an administrative division of the city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It was named after May Day, also known as International Workers' Day.[3] As of 2023, it has a population of 231,906.[1]

Geography

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The district is situated in the north-eastern area of the city and borders with Savyetski and Partyzanski districts.

Main sights

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The National Library of Belarus is located in the district. Its octagonal structure is present in the coat of arms. In Chelyuskinites Park the "Children's Railroad" is located.

Transport

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The district is served by the Maskoŭskaja subway line. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway .

References

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  1. ^ a b "Численность населения на 1 января 2023 г. и среднегодовая численность населения за 2022 год по г.Минску в разрезе районов". belsat.gov.by. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Official transliteration from Belarusian language (2007)
  3. ^ (in Russian) Pervomaysky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website
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