Kobryn
Kobryn or Kobrin (Belarusian: Кобрын; Russian: Кобрин; Polish: Kobryń; Lithuanian: Kobrynas; Ukrainian: Кобринь; Yiddish: קאָברין) is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Kobryn District. It is located in the southwestern corner of Belarus, where the Mukhavets river and Dnieper–Bug Canal meet. The town lies about 52 kilometres (32 mi) east of the city of Brest. As of 2023, it has a population of 52,670.
Kobryn
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Town | |
Kobryn, centre of town | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Kobryn Location in Belarus | |
| Coordinates: 52°13′0″N 24°22′0″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Brest Region |
| District | Kobryn District |
| First mentioned | 1287 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Mikhail Grishkevich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 52,670 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 225301—225306, 225860 |
| Area code | +375 1642 |
| License plate | 1 |
| Website | Official website (in Russian) |
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