Beshankovichy
Beshankovichy (Belarusian: Бешанковічы, romanized: Biešankovičy; Russian: Бешенковичи, romanized: Beshenkovichi; Polish: Bieszenkowicze) is an urban-type settlement in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Beshankovichy District and is a port on the Western Dvina. It is located 51 km (31.69 mi) west of Vitebsk on the railway line between Orsha and Lyepyel. As of 2023, it has a population of 6,884.
Beshankovichy
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Urban-type settlement | |
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Beshankovichy | |
| Coordinates: 55°2′N 29°27′E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Vitebsk Region |
| District | Beshankovichy District |
| First mentioned | 15th century |
| Elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 6,884 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Area code | +375 2131 |
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