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Bilohirsk Raion

Bilohirsk Raion
Білогірський район
Raion
Landscape in Bilohirsk Raion (Belogorsky District)
Landscape in Bilohirsk Raion (Belogorsky District)
Flag of Bilohirsk Raion
Flag
Official seal of Bilohirsk Raion
Seal
Raion location within Crimea
Raion location within Crimea
Country Disputed:
Republic Crimea
Capital Bilohirsk
Subdivisions
Area
 • Total 1,894 km2 (731 sq mi)
Population (2014)
 • Total 60,445
 • Density 32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Time zone MSK (UTC+3)
Dialing code +380-6559
Website belogorskiy.rk.gov.ru

Bilohirsk Raion (Ukrainian: Білогірський район, Russian: Белогорский район, Crimean Tatar: Qarasuvbazar rayonı) is one of the 25 regions of Crimea, currently subject to a territorial dispute between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Population: 60,445 (2014 Census).

This landlocked region is situated in the foothills of the central Crimea. The raion's administrative centre is the historical town of Bilohirsk.

Coordinates: 45°03′16″N 34°36′08″E / 45.05444°N 34.60222°E / 45.05444; 34.60222


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