Zhlobin

Also known as Žlobin

Zhlobin (; ; ) 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 from Gomel. As of 2025, it has a population of 76,304.

Key facts

Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Zhlobin.jpg
Settlement.name: Zhlobin
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: DJI 0949 (51210974031).jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Žłobin, Belarus.png
Settlement.flag_size: 150
Settlement.shield_size: 75
Settlement.pushpin_map: Belarus
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Belarus
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Gomel Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Zhlobin District
Settlement.established_title: First mention
Settlement.established_date: 1654
Settlement.area_total_km2: 38.41

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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections

Contents

History
Notable natives
Demographics
Sport
Industrial enterprises
Twin towns – sister cities
Gallery
References
External links

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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