Pyershamayski District | |
Native Name: | |
Settlement Type: | District |
Coordinates: | 53.951°N 27.5102°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Belarus |
Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name1: | Minsk |
Area Total Km2: | 26.4 |
Population As Of: | 2023 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Blank Name Sec1: | District number |
Blank Info Sec1: | 3 |
Website: | Official website |
Population Total: | 231,906 |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
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]
The district is situated in the north-eastern area of the city and borders with Savyetski and Partyzanski districts.
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.
The district is served by the Maskoŭskaja subway line. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway .