Gomel district
Gomel district
| |
|---|---|
|
Flag Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 52°25′27″N 31°00′48″E / 52.42417°N 31.01333°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Gomel region |
| Administrative center | Gomel |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,951.40 km2 (753.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 69,015 |
| • Density | 35.367/km2 (91.600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
Gomel district or Homyel district (Belarusian: Гомельскі раён, romanized: Homieĺski rajon; Russian: Гомельский район) is a district (raion) of Gomel Region in Belarus. Its administrative center is Gomel, which is administratively separated from the district. As of 2024, it has a population of 69,015. Economically, the Gomel Region, which includes the Gomel District, is a major industrial and agricultural hub in Belarus. The core economy encompasses agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.