List of settlements in Belarus facts for kids
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe, and like all countries, it has many interesting cities and towns! These places are where people live, work, and learn. They are also important centers for culture and history. This article will help you discover some of the main cities and towns across Belarus, organized by their regions.
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Understanding Belarusian Cities
When we talk about cities and towns in Belarus, you might see different names for the same place. This is because Belarus has its own language, Belarusian, and also uses Russian. Sometimes, you'll see names written in a special way called Łacinka, which uses Latin letters for Belarusian words.
Cities and towns in Belarus are also divided by their "status."
- An Oblast is like a large region or province, and the main city in that region is called an oblast-subordinate city. These are usually the biggest and most important cities.
- A Raion is a smaller administrative area, similar to a county. Towns within these areas are called raion-subordinate towns.
The tables below show some key information for each city, including when it was first mentioned or founded, and its population in 2010.
Minsk Region
The Minsk Region is home to the capital city of Belarus. It's a very important area for the country.
| Rank | City Name (Belarusian, Russian) | Status | Founded | Population (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minsk (Мінск, Минск) | Capital | 1067 | 1,834,200 |
| 2 | Barysaw (Барысаў, Борисов) | Raion | 1102 | 147,100 |
| 3 | Salihorsk (Салігорск, Солигорск) | Raion | 1959 | 102,300 |
| 4 | Maladzyechna (Маладзечна, Молодечно) | Raion | 1388 | 94,200 |
| 5 | Zhodzina (Жодзіна, Жодино) | Oblast | 1643 | 61,800 |
| 6 | Slutsk (Слуцк, Слуцк) | Raion | 1116 | 61,400 |
| 7 | Vilyeyka (Вілейка, Вилейка) | Raion | 1460 | 26,800 |
| 8 | Dzyarzhynsk (Дзяржынск, Дзержинск) | Raion | XI century | 25,200 |
| 9 | Mar’’ina Horka (Мар'іна Горка, Марьина Горка) | Raion | XVI century | 21,400 |
| 10 | Stowbtsy (Стоўбцы, Столбцы) | Raion | 1511 | 15,400 |
Vitebsk Region
The Vitsyebsk Region is in the northern part of Belarus. It's known for its beautiful lakes and historical cities.
| Rank | City Name (Belarusian, Russian) | Status | Founded | Population (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitsyebsk (Віцебск, Витебск) | Oblast | 974 | 348,800 |
| 2 | Orsha (Орша, Орша) | Oblast | 1067 | 117,200 |
| 3 | Navapolatsk (Наваполацк, Новополоцк) | Oblast | 1958 | 98,200 |
| 4 | Polatsk (Полацк, Полоцк) | Oblast | 862 | 82,800 |
| 5 | Pastavy (Паставы, Поставы) | Raion | 1409 | 19,800 |
| 6 | Hlybokaye (Глыбокае, Глубокое) | Raion | 1514 | 18,200 |
| 7 | Lyepyel’ (Лепель, Лепель) | Raion | 1439 | 17,400 |
| 8 | Novalukoml’ (Новалукомль, Новолукомль) | Raion | 1964 | 13,800 |
| 9 | Haradok (Гарадок, Городок) | Raion | XIII century | 12,900 |
| 10 | Baran’ (Барань, Барань) | Raion | 1598 | 11,600 |
Mogilev Region
The Mahilyow Region is in eastern Belarus. It has a rich history and important industrial centers.
| Rank | City Name (Belarusian, Russian) | Status | Founded | Population (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahilyow (Магілёў, Могилёв) | Oblast | 1267 | 354,000 |
| 2 | Babruysk (Бабруйск, Бобруйск) | Oblast | 1387 | 215,100 |
| 3 | Horki (Горкі, Горки) | Raion | 1544 | 32,600 |
| 4 | Asipovichy (Асіповічы, Осиповичи) | Raion | 1872 | 32,400 |
| 5 | Krychaw (Крычаў, Кричев) | Raion | 1136 | 27,100 |
| 6 | Bykhaw (Быхаў, Быхов) | Raion | 1430 | 17,000 |
| 7 | Klimavichy (Клімавічы, Климовичи) | Raion | 1581 | 17,000 |
| 8 | Shklow (Шклоў, Шклов) | Raion | 1535 | 16,400 |
| 9 | Kastsyukovichy (Касцюковічы, Костюковичи) | Raion | XVI century | 15,900 |
| 10 | Mstsislaw (Мсціслаў, Мстиславль) | Raion | 1135 | 10,700 |
Gomel Region
The Homyel’ Region is in southeastern Belarus, bordering Ukraine and Russia. It's known for its forests and rivers.
| Rank | City Name (Belarusian, Russian) | Status | Founded | Population (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homyel’ (Гомель, Гомель) | Oblast | 1142 | 484,300 |
| 2 | Mazyr (Мазыр, Мозырь) | Raion | 1155 | 108,800 |
| 3 | Zhlobin (Жлобін, Жлобин) | Raion | 1492 | 75,700 |
| 4 | Svyetlahorsk (Светлагорск, Светлогорск) | Raion | 1560 | 69,900 |
| 5 | Rechytsa (Рэчыца, Речица) | Raion | 1213 | 64,600 |
| 6 | Kalinkavichy (Калінкавічы, Калинковичи) | Raion | 1560 | 38,400 |
| 7 | Rahachow (Рагачоў, Рогачёв) | Raion | 1560 | 38,400 |
| 8 | Dobrush (Добруш, Добруш) | Raion | 1335 | 18,300 |
| 9 | Zhytkavichy (Жыткавічы, Житковичи) | Raion | 1500 | 15,900 |
| 10 | Khoyniki (Хойнікі, Хойники) | Raion | 1512 | 13,800 |
Brest Region
The Brest Region is in the southwest of Belarus, bordering Poland and Ukraine. It's known for its historical fortress and beautiful nature.
| Rank | City Name (Belarusian, Russian) | Status | Founded | Population (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brest (Брэст, Брест) | Oblast | 1019 | 310,800 |
| 2 | Baranavichy (Баранавічы, Барановичи) | Oblast | 1871 | 168,200 |
| 3 | Pinsk (Пінск, Пинск) | Oblast | 1097 | 130,600 |
| 4 | Kobryn (Кобрын, Кобрин) | Raion | 1287 | 51,200 |
| 5 | Byaroza (Бяроза, Берёза) | Raion | 1477 | 29,400 |
| 6 | Luninyets (Лунінец, Лунинец) | Raion | 1449 | 23,600 |
| 7 | Ivatsevichy (Івацэвічы, Ивацевичи) | Raion | 1654 | 23,000 |
| 8 | Pruzhany (Пружаны, Пружаны) | Raion | 1487 | 19,000 |
| 9 | Ivanava (Іванава, Иваново) | Raion | 1423 | 16,100 |
| 10 | Drahichyn (Драгічын, Дрогичин) | Raion | 1452 | 14,600 |
Grodno Region
The Hrodna Region is in western Belarus, bordering Poland and Lithuania. It's known for its beautiful castles and historical architecture.
| Rank | City Name (Belarusian, Russian) | Status | Founded | Population (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hrodna (Гродна, Гродно) | Oblast | 1127 | 328,000 |
| 2 | Lida (Ліда, Лида) | Raion | 1323 | 97,600 |
| 3 | Slonim (Слонім, Слоним) | Raion | 1252 | 48,800 |
| 4 | Vawkavysk (Ваўкавыск, Волковыск) | Raion | 1005 | 44,000 |
| 5 | Smarhon’ (Смаргонь, Сморгонь) | Raion | 1503 | 36,200 |
| 6 | Navahrudak (Навагрудак, Новогрудок) | Raion | 1212 | 29,200 |
| 7 | Masty (Масты, Мосты) | Raion | 1486 | 16,600 |
| 8 | Shchuchyn (Шчучын, Щучин) | Raion | 1487 | 15,000 |
| 9 | Ashmyany (Ашмяны, Ошмяны) | Raion | 1341 | 14,800 |
| 10 | Skidzyel’ (Скідзель, Скидель) | Raion | 1508 | 10,800 |
