Loyew

Loyew or Loyev (Belarusian: Лоеў, romanized: Lojeŭ, IPA: [loyew]; Russian: Лоев, IPA: [ˈloɪf]; Polish: Łojów) is an urban-type settlement in Gomel Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Loyew District. In 2018, its population was 6,698. As of 2023, it has a population of 6,103.

Loyew
Лоеў (Belarusian)
Лоев (Russian)
Loyew
Coordinates: 51°56′00″N 30°48′04″E
CountryBelarus
RegionGomel Region
DistrictLoyew District
First mentioned1505
Area
  Total6.768433 km2 (2.613307 sq mi)
Elevation
132 m (433 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total6,103
  Density900/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
247095
Area code+375 2347
License plate3
Websiteloev.gomel-region.by

The settlement is located along the right coast of the Dnieper River at the confluence with the Sozh.

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