Brest Population 2026
Brest has a population of 344,470, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Brest. Roughly 3.9% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
344,470
Rank in Belarus
#6
Coordinates
52.11°N, 23.72°E
~144 m elevation · Europe/Minsk
Distance to capital (Minsk)
326 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brest
| City | Population | Rank in Belarus |
|---|---|---|
| Baranovichi | 171,361 | #8 |
| Pinsk | 124,295 | #10 |
| Kobryn | 52,635 | #23 |
| Byaroza | 28,376 | #32 |
| Luninyets | 23,592 | #35 |
| Ivatsevichi | 22,377 | #38 |
| Pruzhany | 18,994 | #40 |
| Ivanovo | 16,172 | #51 |
Cities near Brest
FAQ
What is the population of Brest?
Brest has a population of 344,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Belarus.
What region is Brest in?
Brest is located in Brest, Belarus.
Is Brest the capital of Belarus?
No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 326 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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