Yelsk, Administrative division in Gomel Region, Belarus.
Yelsk District encompasses 1,365 square kilometers of territory in southeastern Belarus, with the town of Yelsk functioning as its administrative center.
During World War II in 1941, German forces occupied Yelsk and conducted mass deportations of Jewish residents to neighboring municipalities.
The administrative center maintains distinct naming conventions across multiple languages, including Ельск in Belarusian and Jelskas in Lithuanian.
The district operates under three postal codes - 247831, 247872, and 247873 - and uses the telephone area code +375 2354.
The population density of Yelsk District measures approximately 10 individuals per square kilometer, reflecting its rural characteristics.
GPS coordinates: 51.80629,29.15196
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:22
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