Grodno

Coordinates: 53°40′N 23°50′E / 53.667°N 23.833°E / 53.667; 23.833
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Hrodna / Grodno
Гроднa / Гроднo
Flag of Hrodna / Grodno
Coat of arms of Hrodna / Grodno
Coordinates: 53°40′N 23°50′E / 53.667°N 23.833°E / 53.667; 23.833
CountryBelarus
RegionGrodno Region
Founded1128 (1127)
Government
 • MayorMechislav Goy
Population
 (2016)
 • Total365,610
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code+375-15
License plate4
Websitewww.region.grodno.by

Grodno or Hrodna is a city in the west of Belarus, Europe. It is on the Neman River, close to the borders of Poland and Lithuania. It is the capital of Grodno Region. About 365 thousand people live in the city.