Largest Cities in Minsk

Top 36 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Belarus · Minsk

Largest Cities — Minsk

1 Barysaw 135,696

2 Soligorsk 97,818

3 Maladziečna 89,068

4 Horad Zhodzina 63,744

5 Slutsk 60,056

6 Dzyarzhynsk 29,796

7 Vileyka 26,625

8 Smaliavičy 22,679

9 Mar’ina Gorka 20,096

10 Fanipol 18,252

11 Stowbtsy 17,737

12 Zaslawye 17,404

13 Kalodzishchy 17,000

14 Nesvizh 15,968

15 Logoysk 15,565

16 Lyasny 15,000

17 Bierazino 11,366

18 Lyuban’ 11,339

19 Kletsk 11,248

20 Staryye Dorogi 10,898

21 Uzda 10,619

22 Machulishchy 10,583

23 Červień 10,545

24 Volozhin 10,015

25 Kopyl’ 9,985

26 Druzhny 8,978

27 Krupki 8,410

28 Hatava 8,000

29 Plyeshchanitsy 7,800

30 Myadzyel 6,949

31 Loshnitsa 6,524

32 Rakaw 6,300

33 Radaškovičy 6,214

34 Starobin 6,000

35 Chyst’ 5,300

36 Smilavičy 5,200

The largest cities in Minsk represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Barysaw leads with a population of 135,696, 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 top 5 cities combined have a population of 446,382.

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