Zhlobin
Zhlobin
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Zhlobin | |
| Coordinates: 52°54′N 30°02′E / 52.900°N 30.033°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Gomel Region |
| District | Zhlobin District |
| First mention | 1654 |
| Area | |
• Total | 38.41 km2 (14.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 76,304 |
| • Density | 1,987/km2 (5,145/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 24719x |
| Area code | +375 2334 |
| License plate | 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Zhlobin (Belarusian: Жлобін; Russian: Жлобин; Polish: Żłobin) is a town in Gomel Region, in eastern Belarus. It is located on the Dnieper River, and serves as the administrative center of Zhlobin District. It is situated 83 kilometres (52 mi) from Gomel. As of 2025, it has a population of 76,304.
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.