Maladzyechna
Maladzyechna
Molodechno | |
|---|---|
Park Pieramohi Prytytskaha Street College | |
| Coordinates: 54°19′15″N 26°51′26″E / 54.32083°N 26.85722°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Minsk Region |
| District | Maladzyechna District |
| First mentioned | 16 December 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 88,290 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 222301-10 |
| Area code | +375 176 |
| License plate | 5 |
| Website | Official site |
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Maladzyechna, or Molodechno, is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Maladzyechna District (and formerly of Molodechno Region from 1944 to 1960). Maladzyechna is located 72 kilometres (45 mi) northwest of Minsk. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 98,514 inhabitants. As of 2025, it has a population of 88,290.
Located on the Usha River, it has been a settlement since 1388 when it was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was also home to the Cold War facility Maladzyechna air base.