Novopolotsk Population 2026

Novopolotsk has a population of 95,717, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Vitebsk. Roughly 1.1% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

95,717

Rank in Belarus

#15

Coordinates

55.53°N, 28.59°E

~135 m elevation · Europe/Minsk

Distance to capital (Minsk)

192 km

119 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vitebsk

City	Population	Rank in Belarus
Vitebsk	358,395	#4
Orsha	102,759	#13
Polotsk	79,579	#17
Pastavy	18,618	#41
Hlybokaye	17,746	#44
Lyepyel’	17,400	#47

Cities near Novopolotsk

Polotsk79,579 people · ~13 km away
Hlybokaye17,746 people · ~71 km away
Lyepyel’17,400 people · ~72 km away
Vitebsk358,395 people · ~109 km away
Pastavy18,618 people · ~120 km away
Barysaw135,696 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Novopolotsk?

Novopolotsk has a population of 95,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Belarus.

What region is Novopolotsk in?

Novopolotsk is located in Vitebsk, Belarus.

Is Novopolotsk the capital of Belarus?

No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 192 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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