Rakaŭ, Agricultural settlement in Valozhyn District, Belarus
Rakaw spans across the banks of the Islach River at an elevation of 212 meters, located 39 kilometers from the capital city of Minsk.
Grand Duke of Lithuania Casimir Jagiellon granted Rakaw to Chancellor Mykolas Kęsgaila in 1465, marking its first documented ownership transfer.
The town features the Church of Saint Virgin Mary, built between 1904 and 1906 in Neo-Gothic style through local community donations.
The settlement maintains agricultural production facilities and essential services for its 2,600 residents while offering transportation connections to neighboring districts.
During the late 19th century, Rakaw operated 16 glass manufacturing facilities, establishing itself as a significant industrial center in the region.
Location: Rakaŭski Sieĺsaviet
Elevation above the sea: 212 m
GPS coordinates: 53.96722,27.05278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:21
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