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Largest Cities in Belarus

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Belarus

1 Minsk 04 1,742,124
2 Homyel' 02 501,102
3 Hrodna 03 361,115
4 Vitebsk 07 358,395
5 Mahilyow 06 353,110
6 Brest 01 344,470
7 Bobruysk 06 207,351
8 Baranovichi 01 171,361
9 Barysaw 05 135,696
10 Pinsk 01 124,295
11 Mazyr 02 105,152
12 Lida 03 103,916
13 Orsha 07 102,759
14 Soligorsk 05 97,818
15 Novopolotsk 07 95,717
16 Maladziečna 05 89,068
17 Polotsk 07 79,579
18 Zhlobin 02 76,844
19 Rechytsa 02 65,213
20 Horad Zhodzina 05 63,744
21 Svetlogorsk 02 62,602
22 Slutsk 05 60,056
23 Kobryn 01 52,635
24 Slonim 03 48,907
25 Volkovysk 03 47,300
26 Kalinkovichi 02 36,941
27 Smarhoń 03 35,422
28 Rahachow 02 31,821
29 Dzyarzhynsk 05 29,796
30 Osipovichi 06 29,103
31 Horki 06 28,961
32 Byaroza 01 28,376
33 Novogrudok 03 27,936
34 Vileyka 05 26,625
35 Luninyets 01 23,592
36 Krychaw 06 23,264
37 Smaliavičy 05 22,679
38 Ivatsevichi 01 22,377
39 Mar’ina Gorka 05 20,096
40 Pruzhany 01 18,994
41 Pastavy 07 18,618
42 Fanipol 05 18,252
43 Dobrush 02 18,083
44 Hlybokaye 07 17,746
45 Stowbtsy 05 17,737
46 Zaslawye 05 17,404
47 Lyepyel’ 07 17,400
48 Kalodzishchy 05 17,000
49 Oshmyany 03 16,787
50 Bykhov 06 16,349
51 Ivanovo 01 16,172
52 Nesvizh 05 15,968
53 Žytkavičy 02 15,950
54 Logoysk 05 15,565
55 Shchuchyn 03 15,371
56 Astraviec 03 15,116
57 Klimovichi 06 15,020
58 Lyasny 05 15,000
59 Kostyukovichi 06 14,870
60 Shklov 06 14,870
61 Drogichin 01 14,804
62 Mosty 03 14,447
63 Zhabinka 01 14,418
64 Stolin 01 13,785
65 Hantsavichy 01 13,355
66 Khoyniki 02 13,167
67 Malorita 01 12,735
68 Mikashevichy 01 12,395
69 Lel’chitsy 02 12,243
70 Novolukoml’ 07 11,841
71 Byarozawka 03 11,800
72 Gorodok 07 11,533
73 Bierazino 05 11,366
74 Lyuban’ 05 11,339
75 Kletsk 05 11,248
76 Byelaazyorsk 01 10,984
77 Staryye Dorogi 05 10,898
78 Uzda 05 10,619
79 Lyakhovichi 01 10,605
80 Machulishchy 05 10,583
81 Kastsyukowka 02 10,552
82 Červień 05 10,545
83 Petrikov 02 10,401
84 Baran’ 07 10,245
85 Mscislau 06 10,019
86 Volozhin 05 10,015
87 Kopyl’ 05 9,985
88 Chausy 06 9,817
89 Skidel’ 03 9,707
90 Belynichi 06 9,670
91 Tolochin 07 9,666
92 Braslav 07 9,419
93 Druzhny 05 8,978
94 Chachersk 02 8,927
95 Yel’sk 02 8,724
96 Vyetka 02 8,599
97 Buda-Kashalyova 02 8,581
98 Krupki 05 8,410
99 Narovlya 02 8,371
100 Kamenets 01 8,287

The largest cities in Belarus represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Minsk leads with a population of 1,742,124, followed by Homyel' and Hrodna. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Minsk's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 01 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 16,349 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,315,846.

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