Maryina Horka

Maryina Horka or Maryina Gorka^[a] is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Pukhavichy District.^[1] In 2009, its population was 22,500.^[2] As of 2025, it has a population of 19,994.^[1]

Maryina Horka Мар'іна Горка (Belarusian) Марьина Горка (Russian) Maryina Gorka
Town
Monument of Maria – a symbol of Maryina Horka
Flag Coat of arms
Maryina Horka
Coordinates: 53°30′25.92″N 28°09′07.92″E
Country	Belarus
Region	Minsk Region
District	Pukhavichy District
Founded	1222
Town rights since	22 July 1955
Area
• Total	8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation	169 m (554 ft)
Population  (2025)[1]
• Total	19,994
• Density	2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code	222811
Area code	+375 1713
License plate	5
Website	Official website

Maryina Horka is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Minsk. It is traversed by the M5 highway, between Minsk and Babruysk.

History

The town was first mentioned in 1222 and received its town status in 1955.

The 5th Spetsnaz Brigade, first of the Soviet Spetsnaz GRU, now of the Armed Forces of Belarus, has been located in Marjina Horka since 1963.

Media

The local newspaper is "Puchavičy naviny" " (Belarusian: Пухавіцкія навіны). The newspaper is published since May 1, 1931 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The circulation of the newspaper is 4,540 copies.^[3]

The advertising newspaper is "Region" (Russian: Регион). The newspaper is published since June 13, 2000 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The circulation of the newspaper is 10,000 copies.

Education

Maryina Horka is home to:

• Agrarian and Technical College named after V.Y. Lobanok.^[4]

Climate

Climate data for Maryina Horka (1991–2020)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	4.6 (40.3)	5.7 (42.3)	13.6 (56.5)	23.0 (73.4)	27.7 (81.9)	30.5 (86.9)	31.6 (88.9)	31.4 (88.5)	26.2 (79.2)	19.7 (67.5)	11.8 (53.2)	6.2 (43.2)	31.6 (88.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	−1.8 (28.8)	−0.5 (31.1)	5.0 (41.0)	13.4 (56.1)	19.4 (66.9)	22.9 (73.2)	24.9 (76.8)	24.1 (75.4)	18.1 (64.6)	10.9 (51.6)	3.9 (39.0)	−0.4 (31.3)	11.7 (53.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)	−4.2 (24.4)	−3.5 (25.7)	0.9 (33.6)	8.0 (46.4)	13.6 (56.5)	17.2 (63.0)	19.1 (66.4)	18.1 (64.6)	12.8 (55.0)	6.9 (44.4)	1.5 (34.7)	−2.6 (27.3)	7.3 (45.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	−6.8 (19.8)	−6.3 (20.7)	−2.7 (27.1)	3.0 (37.4)	8.0 (46.4)	11.7 (53.1)	13.6 (56.5)	12.6 (54.7)	8.2 (46.8)	3.4 (38.1)	−0.7 (30.7)	−4.9 (23.2)	3.3 (37.9)
Record low °C (°F)	−20.5 (−4.9)	−18.1 (−0.6)	−11.8 (10.8)	−3.9 (25.0)	0.5 (32.9)	5.1 (41.2)	8.4 (47.1)	6.2 (43.2)	0.7 (33.3)	−4.5 (23.9)	−9.9 (14.2)	−15.5 (4.1)	−20.5 (−4.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	38.9 (1.53)	34.0 (1.34)	35.9 (1.41)	37.0 (1.46)	59.9 (2.36)	69.8 (2.75)	89.9 (3.54)	63.0 (2.48)	45.6 (1.80)	50.6 (1.99)	42.7 (1.68)	40.2 (1.58)	607.5 (23.92)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)	9.9	9.2	8.6	6.9	9.1	10.3	10.9	8.0	7.7	8.6	9.2	10.1	108.5
Mean monthly sunshine hours	36.9	61.0	133.8	199.2	256.3	279.5	283.5	258.9	172.0	99.8	33.3	27.9	1,842.1
Source: NOAA[5]

See also

• FC Rudensk

Notes

1. Belarusian: Мар'іна Горка, romanized: Marjina Gorka; Russian: Марьина Горка; Polish: Maryjna Górka.