Rechytsa Population 2026
Rechytsa has a population of 65,213, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Homyel’ Voblasc’. Roughly 0.7% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,213
Rank in Belarus
#19
Coordinates
52.36°N, 30.39°E
~128 m elevation · Europe/Minsk
Distance to capital (Minsk)
255 km
158 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Homyel’ Voblasc’
| City | Population | Rank in Belarus |
|---|---|---|
| Homyel' | 501,102 | #2 |
| Mazyr | 105,152 | #11 |
| Zhlobin | 76,844 | #18 |
| Svetlogorsk | 62,602 | #21 |
| Kalinkovichi | 36,941 | #26 |
| Rahachow | 31,821 | #28 |
| Dobrush | 18,083 | #43 |
| Žytkavičy | 15,950 | #53 |
Cities near Rechytsa
- Homyel'501,102 people · ~40 km away
- Svetlogorsk62,602 people · ~53 km away
- Dobrush18,083 people · ~63 km away
- Zhlobin76,844 people · ~64 km away
- Kalinkovichi36,941 people · ~77 km away
- Rahachow31,821 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rechytsa?
Rechytsa has a population of 65,213 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Belarus.
What region is Rechytsa in?
Rechytsa is located in Homyel’ Voblasc’, Belarus.
Is Rechytsa the capital of Belarus?
No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 255 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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