Vitebsk Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vitsebsk Voblast
Ві́цебская во́бласць Ви́тебская о́бласть
Vitebsk Oblast
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| Administrative center | Vitsebsk | ||
| Largest cities | Vitsebsk - 342,400 Orsha - 125,300 Navapolatsk - 101,300 |
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| Raions | 21 Cities - 19 Urban localities - 26 |
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| City raions | 5 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 40,100 km2 (15,500 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 1,230,800 | ||
| • Density | 30.6/km2 (79/sq mi) | ||
| Website | www.vitebsk-region.gov.by | ||
The Vitebsk Region, also called Vitsebsk Voblast, is a large area in Belarus. It's like a province or state. The main city and administrative center of this region is Vitebsk. In 2009, about 1,230,800 people lived here.
Some of the most important cities in the Vitebsk Region include Vitebsk itself, Orsha, and Navapolatsk. The region is divided into 21 smaller areas called raions. It also has 5 cities that are very important to the whole region, 19 other cities, 249 rural councils (called selsovets), and 26 urban-type settlements, which are like small towns.
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What is the Vitebsk Region?
The Vitebsk Region is one of the six main parts of Belarus. It is located in the northern part of the country. This region is known for its beautiful nature, including many lakes and forests. It plays an important role in Belarus.
Where is Vitebsk Region located?
The Vitebsk Region is in the northern part of Belarus. It shares borders with several other countries. To the north, it borders Latvia and Russia. To the east, it also borders Russia. This location makes it a key area for trade and travel between these countries.
How big is the Vitebsk Region?
The total area of the Vitebsk Region is about 40,100 square kilometers. This makes it one of the larger regions in Belarus. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a country like Switzerland!
How many people live in Vitebsk Region?
As of 2009, the population of the Vitebsk Region was around 1,230,800 people. This means that about 30 people live in every square kilometer of the region. The population density is not very high, which means there's plenty of open space.
What are the biggest cities in the region?
The largest city and the capital of the region is Vitebsk. It has about 342,400 residents. Other big cities include Orsha with about 125,300 people and Navapolatsk with around 101,300 people. These cities are important centers for living and working.
How is the Vitebsk Region organized?
The Vitebsk Region has a specific way it is divided up to help manage everything. It's split into different types of areas, each with its own purpose. This helps local governments serve the people better.
What are raions?
The region is divided into 21 smaller administrative areas called raions. Think of a raion as a county or a district. Each raion has its own local government that manages services for the people living there.
What about cities and towns?
Besides the raions, there are 19 other cities in the region. There are also 26 urban-type settlements. These are places that are bigger than villages but not quite as big as full cities. They often have more services than rural areas.
What are selsovets?
The smallest administrative units in rural areas are called selsovets. There are 249 of these in the Vitebsk Region. A selsovet is a rural council that manages a group of villages. This helps organize life in the countryside.
Images for kids
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Map of the administrative subdivisions of the Vitebsk Oblast
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Birth rate by district (2017)
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See also
In Spanish: Óblast de Vítebsk para niños
