Velizhsky Uyezd
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| Velizhsky Uyezd | |
|---|---|
| Uezd of Russia | |
| 1772–1927 | |
 Location in Vitebsk Governorate | |
| Capital | Velizh |
| Population | |
• 1897 | 100,079 |
| History | |
• Established | 1772 |
• Disestablished | 1927 |
| Today part of | Russia |
Velizhsky Uyezd (Велижский уезд) was one of the eleven subdivisions of the Vitebsk Governorate of the Russian Empire. It was situated in the southeastern part of the governorate. Its administrative centre was Velizh.
The uyezd bordered the Nevelsky and Vitebsky uyezds in the west, the Pskov Governorate in the north, and the Smolensk Governorate in the east and south.[1]
As of 1893, forests accounted for 47.6% of the district's area.[1]
History
The uyezd was formed in territories annexed by Russia in the First Partition of Poland.[1]
