Rahachow

Rahachow or Rogachev (Belarusian: Рагачо́ў, romanized: Rahačoŭ, IPA: [raɣaˈtʂou̯]; Russian: Рогачёв, romanized: Rogachyov; Polish: Rohaczów; Yiddish: ראגאטשאוו, IPA: [ragat͡ʃov]) is a town in Gomel Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Rahachow District. Rahachow is located between the Drut and Dnieper rivers. As of 2023, it has a population of 32,029.

Rahachow
Рагачоў (Belarusian)
Рогачёв (Russian)
Rogachev
Rahachow
Coordinates: 53°6′N 30°3′E
CountryBelarus
RegionGomel Region
DistrictRahachow District
Founded1142
Area
  Total18.06 km2 (6.97 sq mi)
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total32,029
  Density1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
247250
Area code+375 2339
Licence plate3
WebsiteOfficial website (in Russian)
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