Gomel
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Gomel (Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɡomʲɪlʲ]) or Homyel (Belarusian: Гомель, romanized: Homieĺ,[lower-alpha 1] 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.[1] As of 2024, it is the second-largest city in Belarus with 501,102 inhabitants.[1]
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Gomel
Гомель Homyel | |
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Coordinates: 52°26′43″N 30°59′03″E | |
Country | Belarus |
Region | Gomel Region |
First mentioned | 1142 |
Government | |
• Chairman | Petr Kirichenko |
Area | |
• Total | 139.77 km2 (53.97 sq mi) |
Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 501,102 |
• Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
Postal code | 246xx, 247xxx |
Area code | +375 232(2) |
License plate | 3 |
Website | www |
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