Asipovichy

Asipovichy or Osipovichi (Belarusian: Асiповiчы, romanized: Asipovičy; Russian: Осиповичи; Polish: Osipowicze) is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Asipovichy District. It is located 136 kilometres (85 mi) southwest of Mogilev, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the Minsk-Gomel expressway. It is located at the junction of railway lines between Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, and Baranavichy. In 2020, its population was 29,900. As of 2024, it has a population of 29,103.

Asipovichy
Асіповічы (Belarusian)
Осиповичи (Russian)
Osipovichi
Town
Asipovichy
Coordinates: 53°17′36″N 28°28′32″E
CountryBelarus
RegionMogilev Region
DistrictAsipovichy District
Founded1872
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2024)
  Total29,103
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
213759-213761, 213763-213765
Area code+375 2235
License plate6
WebsiteOfficial website (in English)

The active industries of Asipovichy include machine building, building materials, food production, and light and wood processing. It is home to the hydro-electric power plant on the Svislach River.

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