Largest Cities in Belarus

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Facts about Belarus

Official languages: Belarusian, Russian
Capital: Minsk
Area: 207,600 km²
Population: 9.7 million residents
Population density: 46.65 residents per km²
Currency: BYR
Internet TLD: .by
ISO codes: BY, BLR, 112
The country code for Belarus is +375

Flag of Belarus

The flag of Belarus consists of two horizontal stripes – a wider red one at the top and a narrower green one at the bottom. In addition, the pole edge of the flag is lined with a vertical stripe of the traditional Belarusian red and white pattern. This ornament is used to decorate folk costumes, and thus it is intended to emphasize the age of the Belarusian nation, as well as its manual dexterity and skills. The flag was adopted in 1995 following a referendum, replacing the flag used by Belarus before joining the Soviet Union and after declaring independence in 1991. However, some interest groups still use the original flag as a sign of opposition to the government and consider the 1995 referendum invalid, as it allegedly did not meet democratic principles.

 

Flag of Belarus

Belarus is the official name for the country known in German-speaking countries as Belarus, which lies between Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Latvia and Lithuania. In former times the country was also called Belarus and in GDR parlance Belarus.
The Soviet republic, devastated in World War II, only reluctantly broke away from Moscow in 1991. President Lukashenko drove the country into international isolation through his anti-democratic tendencies and the rejection of the western economy. The country’s few partners today include Russia, other successor states of the USSR, as well as Iran.

The Belarusian economy has not been transformed into a market economy. Around 15% of employees work in agriculture. The country is largely dependent on raw material supplies from Russia at prices well below market levels.
Belarus was badly affected by the Chernobyl disaster on April 26, 1986 in Chornobyl, Ukraine, as a result of which large parts of the country were contaminated by radioactive fallout.

Biggest Cities of Belarus by Population

Minsk is the capital and largest city in Belarus, with a population of approximately 1.9 million people. It is located in the center of the country near the border with Russia and Ukraine, making it an important political, economic and cultural center in Eastern Europe. The city was founded as early as 1067, but it was destroyed several times during its history due to wars and invasions. Minsk has been rebuilt several times over the centuries, and today it is a modern city full of cultural attractions such as museums, theaters and art galleries. It also has a vibrant nightlife scene with plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to choose from.

The second largest city in Belarus is Gomel which has a population of around 470 thousand people. Located on the south-western edge of the country it is another important political center due to its proximity to Russia and Ukraine borders. Gomel has a rich history dating back to 1667 when it was first mentioned as a town in documents from that time period. Today it is known for its industrial production such as steelworks, machinery plants, chemical factories and more which makes up most of its economy. Attractions here include historical sites such as old churches dating back centuries along with modern shopping malls catering to tourists looking for souvenirs or gifts to take home after their visit here.

The third largest city in Belarus is Mogilev which has around 375 thousand people living there according to 2020 census data. Located on the Dnieper river this city was historically an important trading hub for goods coming from Russia into Europe via this river route making it an important economic center for many centuries now. Today Mogilev still remains an important economic hub but also serves as an important cultural center offering visitors some interesting attractions like old churches dating back centuries ago along with modern shopping malls catering to tourists looking for unique souvenirs or gifts after their visit here.

Finally there’s Vitebsk which is fourth largest city in Belarus with around 350 thousand people living there according to 2020 census data. This charming port town located on the western edge of Belarus near Latvia border offers some great attractions such as old churches dating back centuries along with modern shopping malls catering to tourists looking for souvenirs or gifts after their visit here. There are also plenty of beaches here for swimming or sunbathing along with some great restaurants serving up local delicacies like borscht soup or potato pancakes known as draniki which are very popular among locals here.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Minsk, Belarus 1,742,235 53.9 27.5667
2 Gomel, Belarus 481,062 52.4345 30.9754
3 Mahilyow, Belarus 369,311 53.9168 30.3449
4 Vitebsk, Belarus 342,811 55.1904 30.2049
5 Hrodna, Belarus 317,476 53.6884 23.8258
6 Brest, Belarus 300,826 52.0975 23.6877
7 Babruysk, Belarus 220,628 53.1384 29.2214
8 Baranovichi, Belarus 168,883 53.1327 26.0139
9 Barysaw, Belarus 144,030 54.2279 28.505
10 Pinsk, Belarus 130,888 52.1229 26.0951
11 Orsha, Belarus 125,458 54.5081 30.4172
12 Novoye Medvezhino, Belarus 120,111 53.8833 27.45
13 Mazyr, Belarus 112,248 52.0495 29.2456
14 Malinovka, Belarus 105,111 53.8579 27.4374
15 Salihorsk, Belarus 101,725 52.7876 27.5415
16 Maladzyechna, Belarus 101,411 54.3167 26.854
17 Navapolatsk, Belarus 100,996 55.5318 28.5987
18 Lida, Belarus 98,147 53.8833 25.2997
19 Polatsk, Belarus 82,369 55.4879 28.7856
20 Zhlobin, Belarus 73,200 52.8926 30.024
21 Svyetlahorsk, Belarus 71,361 52.6329 29.7389
22 Rechytsa, Belarus 65,511 52.3617 30.3916
23 Slutsk, Belarus 62,339 53.0274 27.5597
24 Horad Zhodzina, Belarus 61,118 54.0985 28.3331
25 Slonim, Belarus 51,545 53.0869 25.3163
26 Kobryn, Belarus 50,802 52.2138 24.3564
27 Volkovysk, Belarus 47,411 53.1561 24.4513
28 Kalinkavichy, Belarus 37,301 52.1323 29.3257
29 Smarhon’, Belarus 37,011 54.4798 26.3957
30 Rahachow, Belarus 34,811 53.0934 30.0495
31 Asipovichy, Belarus 34,702 53.3011 28.6386
32 Horki, Belarus 34,008 54.2862 30.9863
33 Novogrudok, Belarus 30,859 53.5942 25.8191
34 Vilyeyka, Belarus 30,111 54.4914 26.9111
35 Byaroza, Belarus 29,756 52.5314 24.9786
36 Krychaw, Belarus 27,792 53.7125 31.717
37 Luninyets, Belarus 25,111 52.2472 26.8047
38 Dzyarzhynsk, Belarus 24,720 53.6832 27.138
39 Ivatsevichy, Belarus 24,311 52.709 25.3401
40 Hlybokaye, Belarus 22,111 55.1384 27.6905
41 Pastavy, Belarus 20,329 55.1168 26.8326
42 Mar”ina Horka, Belarus 20,211 53.509 28.147
43 Pruzhany, Belarus 19,246 52.556 24.4573
44 Dobrush, Belarus 19,194 52.4089 31.3237
45 Bykhaw, Belarus 17,611 53.521 30.2454
46 Lyepyel’, Belarus 17,511 54.8814 28.699
47 Kalodzishchy, Belarus 17,111 53.944 27.7823
48 Mosty, Belarus 16,213 53.4122 24.5387
49 Shchuchyn, Belarus 15,811 53.6014 24.7465
50 Stowbtsy, Belarus 15,611 53.4785 26.7434
51 Lyasny, Belarus 15,111 54.0072 27.6963
52 Klimavichy, Belarus 15,062 53.6079 31.9586
53 Ashmyany, Belarus 14,456 54.421 25.936
54 Mikashevichy, Belarus 14,111 52.2173 27.476
55 Hantsavichy, Belarus 13,911 52.758 26.43
56 Novolukoml’, Belarus 13,911 54.6619 29.1502
57 Zhytkavichy, Belarus 13,741 52.2168 27.8561
58 Ivanava, Belarus 13,725 52.1451 25.5365
59 Zaslawye, Belarus 13,611 54.0114 27.2695
60 Shklow, Belarus 13,596 54.2131 30.2877
61 Drahichyn, Belarus 13,500 52.1874 25.1597
62 Haradok, Belarus 13,491 55.4624 29.9845
63 Fanipol, Belarus 13,311 53.75 27.3334
64 Khoyniki, Belarus 13,311 51.8911 29.9552
65 Nyasvizh, Belarus 12,958 53.2189 26.6779
66 Byerazino, Belarus 12,911 53.8391 28.9879
67 Horad Smalyavichy, Belarus 12,627 54.0249 28.0894
68 Braslaw, Belarus 12,489 55.6413 27.0418
69 Kastsyukovichy, Belarus 12,057 53.3525 32.0514
70 Byarozawka, Belarus 11,911 53.7241 25.4971
71 Baran’, Belarus 11,711 54.4784 30.3159
72 Lyakhavichy, Belarus 11,611 53.0388 26.2656
73 Mstsislaw, Belarus 11,611 54.0185 31.7217
74 Chashniki, Belarus 11,595 54.8584 29.1608
75 Talachyn, Belarus 11,492 54.4087 29.6955
76 Chavusy, Belarus 11,424 53.8098 30.9717
77 Zhabinka, Belarus 11,032 52.1984 24.0115
78 Skidel’, Belarus 10,811 53.5904 24.2478
79 Byelaazyorsk, Belarus 10,802 52.4731 25.1784
80 Myory, Belarus 10,760 55.6222 27.6281
81 Kastsyukowka, Belarus 10,663 52.5387 30.9173
82 Pyetrykaw, Belarus 10,663 52.1289 28.4921
83 Kapyl’, Belarus 10,611 53.1516 27.0913
84 Stolin, Belarus 10,602 51.8912 26.846
85 Lahoysk, Belarus 10,432 54.2064 27.8512
86 Lyuban’, Belarus 10,218 52.7985 28.0048
87 Staryya Darohi, Belarus 10,205 53.0402 28.267
88 Myadzyel, Belarus 10,111 54.8789 26.9371
89 Uzda, Belarus 10,111 53.4627 27.2137
90 Syanno, Belarus 10,098 54.8108 29.7086
91 Chervyen’, Belarus 10,011 53.7059 28.4313
92 Valozhyn, Belarus 9,838 54.0892 26.5266
93 Malaryta, Belarus 9,803 51.7905 24.074
94 Iwye, Belarus 9,795 53.9299 25.7727
95 Klyetsk, Belarus 9,752 53.0635 26.6321
96 Byalynichy, Belarus 9,711 53.9994 29.7141
97 Druzhny, Belarus 9,089 53.6238 27.8977
98 Vyetka, Belarus 9,080 52.5591 31.1794
99 Kamyanyets, Belarus 8,811 52.4001 23.81
100 Kirawsk, Belarus 8,811 53.2693 29.4752
101 Krupki, Belarus 8,711 54.3178 29.1374
102 Dyatlovo, Belarus 8,411 53.4631 25.4068
103 Astravyets, Belarus 8,411 54.6138 25.9554
104 Slawharad, Belarus 8,411 53.4429 31.0014
105 Dokshytsy, Belarus 8,301 54.8918 27.7667
106 Dubrowna, Belarus 8,111 54.5716 30.691
107 Hatava, Belarus 8,111 53.7829 27.6407
108 Machulishchy, Belarus 8,111 53.7788 27.5948
109 Cherykaw, Belarus 7,985 53.5689 31.3831
110 Hlusk, Belarus 7,911 52.903 28.6845
111 Karelichy, Belarus 7,911 53.5648 26.1406
112 Plyeshchanitsy, Belarus 7,911 54.4235 27.8301
113 Vyerkhnyadzvinsk, Belarus 7,811 55.7777 27.9389
114 Davyd-Haradok, Belarus 7,805 52.0566 27.2161
115 Chachersk, Belarus 7,711 52.9164 30.9179
116 Sharkawshchyna, Belarus 7,611 55.3689 27.4686
117 Krasnosel’skiy, Belarus 7,411 53.2645 24.4301
118 Kruhlaye, Belarus 7,411 54.2497 29.7968
119 Klichaw, Belarus 7,311 53.4923 29.3356
120 Loyew, Belarus 7,111 51.9458 30.7953
121 Vishnyeva, Belarus 7,111 54.7102 26.5228
122 Zel’va, Belarus 7,111 53.1504 24.8153
123 Svislach, Belarus 6,997 53.0347 24.0983
124 Lyozna, Belarus 6,711 55.0247 30.797
125 Loshnitsa, Belarus 6,635 54.2796 28.7649
126 Voranava, Belarus 6,611 54.1492 25.3112
127 Rakaw, Belarus 6,411 53.9674 27.0562
128 Ross’, Belarus 6,311 53.2845 24.4034
129 Krasnapollye, Belarus 6,211 53.3353 31.3999
130 Ushachy, Belarus 6,182 55.179 28.6158
131 Starobin, Belarus 6,111 52.7267 27.4606
132 Vyalikaya Byerastavitsa, Belarus 6,011 53.196 24.0166
133 Radashkovichy, Belarus 5,811 54.1554 27.2412
134 Rasony, Belarus 5,511 55.9058 28.8135
135 Chyst’, Belarus 5,411 54.2698 27.1067
136 Smilavichy, Belarus 5,311 53.7496 28.0115

Belarus: Minsk

Minsk is the capital of Belarus. It lies in the middle of the country on the Swislatsch River, which later flows into the Berezina. 1.93 million people live in Minsk. It is also the largest city in the country.

Neighboring countries of Belarus