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Puchavičy District, Administrative district in Minsk Region, Belarus

Puchavičy District spans across 2,441 square kilometers of land in eastern Belarus, with Marjina Horka serving as its administrative center at 161 meters elevation.

The district, established on June 17, 1924, underwent administrative changes when its capital shifted from Puchavičy to Marjina Horka on July 29, 1925.

Local poets and writers from the district, including Michaś Čarot and Hienadź Klaŭko, made significant contributions to Belarusian literature through their works.

The district maintains a population of 67,408 residents as of 2024, with 28,560 people living in urban areas and 38,848 in rural settlements.

The 5th Spetsnaz Brigade of the Belarusian Armed Forces has maintained its base in Marjina Horka since 1963, marking a long military presence.

Location: Minsk Region

Inception: June 17, 1924

Capital city: Marjina Horka

Elevation above the sea: 161 m

Shares border with: Minsk District, Staryja Darohi District, Červień District, Uzda District, Sluck District, Asipovičy District

Website: http://pukhovichi.gov.by

GPS coordinates: 53.51667,28.14167

Latest update: April 5, 2025 06:51

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