Maskowski District

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Maskowski (Маскоўскі)
Independence Square
Independence Square
Location of Maskowski (Маскоўскі)
CountryBelarus Belarus
VoblastFlag of Minsk Voblast.svg Minsk
MunicipalityCoat of arms of Minsk.svg Minsk
Government
 • Local governorDukor Evgeny Michailovich
Area
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
270,240
 • Density9,008/km2 (23,330/sq mi)
District number8
WebsiteOfficial website

Maskowski District (Belarusian: Маскоўскі; Russian: Московский) is an administrative subdivision of the city of Minsk, Belarus. It was named after the city of Moscow.[1]

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

  1. ^ (in Russian) Moskovsky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website

External links

Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102