Rahachow

Rahachow
Рагачоў (Belarusian)
Рогачёв (Russian)
Rogachev
Rahachow
Coordinates: 53°6′N 30°3′E / 53.100°N 30.050°E / 53.100; 30.050
CountryBelarus
RegionGomel Region
DistrictRahachow District
Founded1142
Area
  Total
18.06 km2 (6.97 sq mi)
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2025)
  Total
31,490
  Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
247250
Area code+375 2339
Licence plate3
WebsiteOfficial website (in Russian)

Rahachow or Rogachev (Belarusian: Рагачоў, romanized: Ragachow, IPA: [raɣaˈtʂou̯]; Russian: Рогачёв, romanized: Rogachjov; Polish: Rohaczów; Yiddish: ראגאטשאוו, IPA: [ragat͡ʃov]) is a town in Gomel Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Rahachow District. Rahachow is located between the Drut and Dnieper rivers. As of 2025, it has a population of 31,490.