Slonim Population 2026

Slonim has a population of 48,907, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Grodnenskaya. Roughly 0.5% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,907

Rank in Belarus

#24

Coordinates

53.09°N, 25.32°E

~149 m elevation · Europe/Minsk

Distance to capital (Minsk)

174 km

108 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Grodnenskaya

City	Population	Rank in Belarus
Hrodna	361,115	#3
Lida	103,916	#12
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 Slonim

Ivatsevichi22,377 people · ~42 km away
Baranovichi171,361 people · ~46 km away
Vaukavysk47,300 people · ~58 km away
Novogrudok27,936 people · ~65 km away
Byaroza28,376 people · ~66 km away
Shchuchyn15,371 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Slonim?

Slonim has a population of 48,907 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Belarus.

What region is Slonim in?

Slonim is located in Grodnenskaya, Belarus.

Is Slonim the capital of Belarus?

No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 174 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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