Braslaw
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Braslaw is a city of raion subordinance located in the country of Belarus . It was established in the year 1065 . The city has a relatively small population, with 9.3k residents as of 2026 [1].
The city of Braslaw covers an area of 9.24 [2] and has an elevation of 139 [3].
It is situated in the country of Belarus , which provides its geographical context.
The city's small population and area suggest it is a relatively compact urban settlement in Belarus .
Braslaw
Summary
Braslaw is a city of raion subordinance[1]. Braslaw ranks in the top 8% of city_of_raion_subordinance entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Braslaw is located in Braslaŭ District[3].
- Braslaw is in the country of Belarus[4].
- Braslaw is in the country of Second Polish Republic[5].
- Braslaw's image is recorded as 2025.08.27 Braslaŭ 07.jpg[6].
- Braslaw's instance of is recorded as city of raion subordinance[7].
- Braslaw's flag image is recorded as Flag of Brasłaŭ.svg[8].
- Braslaw's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of Arms of Brasłaŭ, Belarus.svg[9].
- Braslaw's flag is recorded as flag of Braslaŭ District[10].
- Braslaw's twinned administrative body is recorded as Daugavpils[11].
- Braslaw's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 243169115[12].
- Braslaw's GND ID is recorded as 4405601-1[13].
- Braslaw's coat of arms is recorded as Q3917379[14].
- Braslaw's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n86057754[15].
- Braslaw's postal code is recorded as 211970[16].
- Braslaw's Commons category is recorded as Braslaŭ[17].
- Braslaw's OpenStreetMap relation ID is recorded as 1180581[18].
- Braslaw's located in time zone is recorded as UTC+03:00[19].
- Braslaw's local dialing code is recorded as +375 2153[20].
- +1065-00-00T00:00:00Z marks the founding of Braslaw[21].
- Braslaw's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 55.641666666666666, 'lon': 27.033333333333335}[22].
- Braslaw's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08sbtw[23].
- Braslaw's NL CR AUT ID is recorded as ge213972[24].
- Braslaw's official website is recorded as https://braslav.vitebsk-region.gov.by[25].
- Braslaw's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Braslaŭ[26].
- Braslaw's National Library of Israel ID is recorded as 001014886[27].
Body
Geography
Country listings include Belarus[4], a sovereign state[28], in Belarus[29], founded in 1991[30] and Second Polish Republic[5], a historical period[31], in Second Polish Republic[32], founded in 1918[33]. Braslaw is located in Braslaŭ District[3].
Physical Characteristics
Braslaw's area is recorded as {'unit': 'Q712226', 'amount': '+9.24'}[34]. Braslaw's elevation above sea level is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+139'}[35]. Population counts include {'amount': '+9516'}[36], {'amount': '+9400'}[37], {'amount': '+9390'}[38], {'amount': '+9427'}[39], {'amount': '+9426'}[40], and {'amount': '+9419'}[41].
Designation and Status
Braslaw's instance of is recorded as city of raion subordinance[7].
History and Context
+1065-00-00T00:00:00Z marks the founding of Braslaw[21].
Cultural Significance
Things named for Braslaw include Braslau Lakes[42], a group of lakes[43], in Belarus[44].
Why It Matters
Braslaw ranks in the top 8% of city_of_raion_subordinance entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month).[2] Braslaw has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] Braslaw is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for Braslaw include Braslau Lakes[42], a group of lakes[43], in Belarus[44].