Polotsk

Polotsk
Полацк (Belarusian)
Полоцк (Russian)
Polatsk
Flag of Polotsk
Coat of arms of Polotsk
Polotsk is located in Belarus
Polotsk
Polotsk
Location within Belarus
Coordinates: 55°29′N 28°48′E / 55.483°N 28.800°E / 55.483; 28.800
CountryBelarus
RegionVitebsk Region
DistrictPolotsk District
Founded862
Government
 • ChairmanNikolay Shevchuk
Area
 • Total
40.77 km2 (15.74 sq mi)
Elevation
111 m (364 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
79,285
 • Density1,945/km2 (5,037/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
211291, 211400—211402, 211404—211415, 211422
Area code+375 214
License plate2
Websitepolotsk.vitebsk-region.gov.by
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Polotsk, or Polatsk, 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.