Barysaw Population 2026
Barysaw has a population of 135,696, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Minsk. Roughly 1.5% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
135,696
Rank in Belarus
#9
Coordinates
54.23°N, 28.50°E
~172 m elevation · Europe/Minsk
Distance to capital (Minsk)
71 km
44 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minsk
| City | Population | Rank in Belarus |
|---|---|---|
| Soligorsk | 97,818 | #14 |
| Maladziečna | 89,068 | #16 |
| Horad Zhodzina | 63,744 | #20 |
| Slutsk | 60,056 | #22 |
| Dzyarzhynsk | 29,796 | #29 |
| Vileyka | 26,625 | #34 |
| Smaliavičy | 22,679 | #37 |
| Mar’ina Gorka | 20,096 | #39 |
Cities near Barysaw
- Horad Zhodzina63,744 people · ~18 km away
- Smaliavičy22,679 people · ~35 km away
- Logoysk15,565 people · ~43 km away
- Minsk1,742,124 people · ~71 km away
- Lyepyel’17,400 people · ~74 km away
- Mar’ina Gorka20,096 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barysaw?
Barysaw has a population of 135,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Belarus.
What region is Barysaw in?
Barysaw is located in Minsk, Belarus.
Is Barysaw the capital of Belarus?
No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 71 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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