Pyershamayski District Explained

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]

Geography

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

Main sights

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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Численность населения на 1 января 2023 г. и среднегодовая численность населения за 2022 год по г.Минску в разрезе районов. https://web.archive.org/web/20230525135440/https://minsk-city.belstat.gov.by/ofitsialnaya-statistika/publications/public_bulletin/index_67549/. 25 May 2023. belsat.gov.by. 19 August 2023.
  2. Official transliteration from Belarusian language (2007)
  3. Pervomaysky Raion, Minsk administration website