Zhlobin

Zhlobin (Belarusian: Жлобін; Russian: Жлобин; Polish: Żłobin; Lithuanian: Žlobinas) is a town in Gomel Region, Belarus. It is located on the Dnieper River, and serves as the administrative center of Zhlobin District. As of 2023, it has a population of 77,049.

Zhlobin
Жлобін (Belarusian)
Жлобин (Russian)
City hall
Zhlobin
Coordinates: 52°54′N 30°02′E
CountryBelarus
RegionGomel Region
DistrictZhlobin District
First mention1654
Area
  Total28 km2 (11 sq mi)
Elevation
140 m (460 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total77,049
  Density2,716.71/km2 (7,036.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
24719x
Area code+375 2334
License plate3
WebsiteOfficial website

The town is notable for being the location where steelmaker BMZ was established. BMZ is one of the largest companies in Belarus, and an important producer in the worldwide markets of steel wires and cords. The company is the main sustainer of the town's economy.

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