Largest Cities in Minsk

Top 51 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Minsk

1 Barysaw 133,700
2 Soligorsk 96,418
3 Maladziečna 87,339
4 Nasilava 87,339
5 Horad Zhodzina 62,983
6 Slutsk 58,995
7 Dzyarzhynsk 29,607
8 Vileyka 26,625
9 Smaliavičy 24,402
10 Usiazh 24,402
12 Zabalotstsye 24,402
13 Mar’ina Gorka 19,892
14 Lyasny 19,371
15 Borovlyany 19,371
16 Fanipol 19,006
17 Charkasy 19,006
18 Stowbtsy 17,603
19 Zaslawye 17,166
20 Nesvizh 15,897
21 Rudawka 15,897
22 Logoysk 15,543
23 Hatava 14,557
24 Kalodzishchy 13,700
25 Slabada 13,700
26 Korolëv Stan 13,700
27 Gorodishche 13,700
28 Yukhnovka 13,700
29 Lyuban’ 11,165
30 Sarachy 11,165
31 Bierazino 11,125
32 Paplavy 11,125
33 Kletsk 11,072
34 Machulishchy 10,869
35 Staryye Dorogi 10,683
36 Uzda 10,619
37 Červień 10,617
38 Ostrovy 10,617
39 Natal’yewsk 10,617
40 Druzhny 10,202
41 Volozhin 10,015
42 Kopyl’ 9,767
43 Krupki 8,276
44 Zhdanovichy 7,909
45 Smilavičy 6,870
46 Myadzyel 6,822
47 Syenitsa 6,424
48 Yubilyeyny 6,424
49 Starobin 6,418
50 Radaškovičy 6,100
51 Plyeshchanitsy 5,779

The largest cities in Minsk represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Barysaw leads with a population of 133,700, followed by Soligorsk and Maladziečna. 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. 05 dominates the top 10 with 10 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. Barysaw's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,100 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 467,779.

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