Hrodna Population 2026

Hrodna has a population of 361,115, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Grodnenskaya. Roughly 4.0% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 4.8× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hrodna (capital Minsk shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

361,115

Rank in Belarus

Coordinates

53.68°N, 23.83°E

~142 m elevation · Europe/Minsk

Distance to capital (Minsk)

247 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Grodnenskaya

City	Population	Rank in Belarus
Lida	103,916	#12
Slonim	48,907	#24
Vaukavysk	47,300	#25
Smarhoń	35,422	#27
Novogrudok	27,936	#33
Oshmyany	16,787	#49
Shchuchyn	15,371	#55
Astraviec	15,116	#56

Cities near Hrodna

Shchuchyn15,371 people · ~61 km away
Vaukavysk47,300 people · ~71 km away
Lida103,916 people · ~99 km away
Slonim48,907 people · ~118 km away
Pruzhany18,994 people · ~131 km away
Novogrudok27,936 people · ~132 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hrodna?

Hrodna has a population of 361,115 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Belarus.

What region is Hrodna in?

Hrodna is located in Grodnenskaya, Belarus.

Is Hrodna the capital of Belarus?

No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 247 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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