Polotsk
Polotsk
Polatsk | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 55°29′N 28°48′E / 55.483°N 28.800°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Vitebsk Region |
| District | Polotsk District |
| Founded | 862 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Nikolay Shevchuk |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.77 km2 (15.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 79,285 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 211291, 211400—211402, 211404—211415, 211422 |
| Area code | +375 214 |
| License plate | 2 |
| Website | polotsk |
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Polotsk (Russian: Полоцк) or Polatsk (Belarusian: Полацк, romanized: Polack) is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2025, it has a population of 79,285.