Populated places in Belarus

Minsk (, , ) is the capital and largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Nyamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk region and Minsk district. it has a population of about two million, making Minsk the 11th-most populous city in Europe. Minsk is one of the administrative capitals of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Vitebsk or Vitsyebsk is a city in north-eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Vitebsk Region and Vitebsk District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2025, it has 358,927 inhabitants, making it the country's fourth-largest city. It is served by Vitebsk Vostochny Airport and Vitebsk Air Base.

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Grodno, or Hrodna, is a city in western Belarus. It is one of the oldest cities in Belarus. The city is located on the Neman River, from Minsk, about from the border with Poland, and from the border with Lithuania. Grodno serves as the administrative center of Grodno Region and Grodno District, though it is administratively separated from the district. the city has a population of 363,718.

Mogilev, or Mahilyow, is a city in eastern Belarus. It is located on the Dnieper River, about from the border with Russia's Smolensk Oblast and from Bryansk Oblast. As of 2025, it has a population of 352,896. In 2011, its population was 360,918, up from an estimated 106,000 in 1956. It serves as the administrative centre of Mogilev Region, and is the third-largest city in Belarus.

Gomel (, ) or Homyel (, ) is a city in south-eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Gomel Region and Gomel District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2025, it is the second-largest city in Belarus, with 501,193 inhabitants.

Orsha (; , ; ) is a city in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the fork of the Dnieper River and Arshytsa River, and it serves as the administrative center of Orsha District. As of 2025, it has a population of 101,662.

Pinsk (; , ; ; ; ) is a city in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Pinsk District, though it is administratively separated from the district. It is located in the historical region of Polesia, at the confluence of the Pina River and the Pripyat River. The region was known as the Pinsk Marshes and is southwest of Minsk. As of 2025, it has a population of 124,008.

Polotsk, or Polatsk, is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2025, it has a population of 79,285.

Slonim is a town in Grodno Region, in western Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Slonim District. It is located at the junction of the Shchara and Isa rivers, southeast of Grodno. As of 2025, it has a population of 48,402.

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Zhodzina or Zhodino is a town in Minsk Region, in central Belarus, located north-east of Minsk. The city covers an area of . In 2021, its population was 65,451. As of 2025, it has a population of 63,354.

Zhlobin (; ; ) is a town in Gomel Region, in eastern Belarus. It is located on the Dnieper River, and serves as the administrative center of Zhlobin District. It is situated from Gomel. As of 2025, it has a population of 76,304.

Svyetlahorsk (, ) or Svetlogorsk (), previously known as Shatsilki until 1961, is a town in Gomel Region, in south-eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Svyetlahorsk District. It is situated on the Berezina River. In 2019, its population was 67,054. As of 2025, it has a population of 61,812.

Asipovichy (; ) is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Asipovichy District. It is located southwest of Mogilev, south of the Minsk-Gomel expressway. It is located at the junction of railway lines between Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, and Baranavichy. In 2020, its population was 29,900. As of 2025, it has a population of 28,745.

Smarhon, or Smorgon, is a town in Grodno Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Smarhon District. It was the site of Smarhon air base, now mostly abandoned. Smarhon is located from the capital, Minsk. As of 2025, it has a population of 35,072.

Braslaw or Braslav is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Braslaw District. As of 2025, it has a population of 9,338.

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Kamyenyets or Kamenets, also known as Kamyanyets, is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Kamyenyets District. The town is located in the northwestern corner of Brest Region on the Lyasnaya River, about north from Brest. The Leśna Prawa river flows through the town. In 2002, its population was approximately 9,000. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,133.

Bykhaw or Bykhov is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It is located south of Mogilev, and serves as the administrative center of Bykhaw District. In 2009, its population was 17,031. As of 2025, it has a population of 16,296.

Stolin is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Stolin District, the largest district in the region. Stolin is located from the Belarus–Ukraine border. As of 2025, it has a population of 14,034.

Pruzhany is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Pruzhany District. The town is located at the confluence of the Mukha River and the Vets Canal, where the Mukhavets River rises. As of 2025, it has a population of 18,824.

Chachersk or Chechersk is a town in Gomel Region, in eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Chachersk District. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,926.

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Chavusy or Chausy is a town in Mogilev Region, in eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Chavusy District. In 2009, its population was 10,692. As of 2025, it has a population of 9,690.

Astravyets or Ostrovets is a town in Grodno Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Astravyets District. As of 2025, it has a population of 15,265.

Ivanava or Ivanovo is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Ivanava District. As of 2025, it has a population of 16,017.

Zhabinka is a town in Brest Region, in south-western Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Zhabinka District. As of 2025, it has a population of 14,497.

Drahichyn or Drogichin is a town in Brest Region, in south-western Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Drahichyn District. As of 2025, it has a population of 14,743.

Ivatsevichy (; ; ) is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Ivatsevichy District. As of 2025, it has a population of 22,264.

Vyerkhnyadzvinsk or Verkhnedvinsk (; ), previously known as Drysa or Drissa until 1962, is a town in Vitebsk Region, in northern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Vyerkhnyadzvinsk District. It is located at the confluence of the and the Daugava River. Its population in 2009 was 7,600. As of 2025, it has a population of 6,771.

Shchuchyn is a town in Grodno Region, in western Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Shchuchyn District. As of 2025, it has a population of 15,127.

Hantsavichy or Gantsevichi (, ; , ; ) is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Hantsavichy District. As of 2025, it has a population of 13,248.

Vyetka or Vetka (; ; ) is a town in Gomel Region, Belarus. It is situated on the bank of the Sozh River, and serves as the administrative center of Vyetka District. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,580.

Vysokaye or Vysokoye is a town in Kamyenyets District, Brest Region, Belarus. The westernmost point of Belarus is located a few kilometers to the southwest from Vysokaye on the Bug River. As of 2025, it has a population of 4,941. The town has a railway station on the Brest line.

Slawharad or Slavgorod (; ; ) is a town in Mogilev Region, eastern Belarus. It is located in the east of the region, on the banks of the Sozh River at the confluence with the Pronya River, and serves as the administrative center of Slawharad District. In 2009, its population was 7,992. As of 2025, it has a population of 7,647.

Dobrush (, ; ) is a town located in Gomel Region, Belarus. It is located on the Iput River. It serves as the administrative center of Dobrush District. As of 2025, it has a population of 17,901. Dobrush is first mentioned in 1335.

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Krupki is a town in Minsk Region, in east-central Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Krupki District. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,393.

Mikashevichy or Mikashevichi is a town in Brest Region, in southern Belarus. It is located halfway between the cities of Brest and Gomel. As of 2025, it has a population of 12,027.

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Malaryta or Malorita is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Malaryta District. The name of the city comes from the Ryta River. As of 2025, it has a population of 12,593.

Talachyn or Tolochin is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Talachyn District. As of 2025, it has a population of 9,542.

Buda-Kashalyova (; ) is a town in Gomel Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Buda-Kashalyova District. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,534.

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Skidzyel or Skidel is a town in Grodno District, Grodno Region, Belarus. It is located east from Grodno. As of 2025, it has a population of 9,667.

Syanno or Senno is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Syanno District. It is located southwest of Vitebsk on the southern shore of Senno Lake. In 2018, its population was 7,092. As of 2025, it has a population of 6,974.

Byelaazyorsk () or Beloozersk () is a town in Byaroza District, Brest Region, Belarus. As of 2025, it has a population of 10,917.

Byarozawka or Beryozovka (; ; ) is a town in Lida District, Grodno Region, Belarus. It is situated along the Neman River. As of 2025, it has a population of 9,395.

Kastsyukovichy (; ; ) is a town in Mogilev Region, eastern Belarus. It is located in the east of the region, close to the border with Russia, and serves as the administrative center of Kastsyukovichy District. In 2009, its population was 15,993. As of 2025, it has a population of 14,757.

Novalukoml or Novolukoml (; ) is a town in Chashniki District, Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated by Lake Lukomlskoye. Lukoml Power Station is located in the town. As of 2025, it has a population of 11,598.

Klichaw (; ; ) is a town in Mogilev Region, in east-central Belarus. It is located in the southwest of the region and serves as the administrative center of Klichaw District. In 2009, its population was 7,521. As of 2025, it has a population of 7,249.

Byalynichy (; ; ) is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It is located west-northwest of Mogilev, and serves as the administrative center of Byalynichy District. As of 2025, it has a population of 9,553.

Kruhlaye or Krugloe (; ) is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Kruhlaye District. In 2020, its population was 7,600. As of 2025, it has a population of 7,031.