Homyel' Population 2026
Homyel' has a population of 501,102, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Homyel’ Voblasc’. Roughly 5.6% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 3.5× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
501,102
Rank in Belarus
#2
Coordinates
52.43°N, 30.98°E
~138 m elevation · Europe/Minsk
Distance to capital (Minsk)
280 km
174 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Homyel’ Voblasc’
| City | Population | Rank in Belarus |
|---|---|---|
| Mazyr | 105,152 | #11 |
| Zhlobin | 76,844 | #18 |
| Rechytsa | 65,213 | #19 |
| Svetlogorsk | 62,602 | #21 |
| Kalinkovichi | 36,941 | #26 |
| Rahachow | 31,821 | #28 |
| Dobrush | 18,083 | #43 |
| Žytkavičy | 15,950 | #53 |
Cities near Homyel'
- Dobrush18,083 people · ~23 km away
- Rechytsa65,213 people · ~40 km away
- Zhlobin76,844 people · ~82 km away
- Svetlogorsk62,602 people · ~86 km away
- Rahachow31,821 people · ~96 km away
- Kalinkovichi36,941 people · ~117 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Homyel'?
Homyel' has a population of 501,102 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Belarus.
What region is Homyel' in?
Homyel' is located in Homyel’ Voblasc’, Belarus.
Is Homyel' the capital of Belarus?
No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 280 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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