Gomel
Gomel (Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɡomʲɪlʲ]) or Homyel (Belarusian: Гомель, romanized: Homieĺ, IPA: [ˈɣomʲelʲ]) is a city in Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Gomel Region and Gomel District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2023, it is the second-largest city in Belarus with 501,802 inhabitants.
Gomel
Гомель Homyel | |
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Top: Gomel State Circus Arena (left) and Gomel State Post Office heritage building (right) Center: Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace and statue of Nikolay Rumyantsev Bottom: Saint Peters and Pavel Orthodox Church, Gomel Nativity of Virgin Mary Church, and Gomel City Council (left to right) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Gomel Location of Gomel in Belarus Gomel Gomel (Europe) | |
| Coordinates: 52°26′43″N 30°59′03″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Gomel Region |
| First mentioned | 1142 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Petr Kirichenko |
| Area | |
| • City | 139.77 km2 (53.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • City | 501,802 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 571,128 (with Gomel District) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 246xx, 247xxx |
| Area code | +375 232(2) |
| License plate | 3 |
| Website | www |
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