Svetlogorsk Population 2026

Svetlogorsk has a population of 62,602, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇧🇾 Belarus, located in Homyel’ Voblasc’. Roughly 0.7% of Belarus's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Minsk, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,602

Rank in Belarus

#21

Coordinates

52.63°N, 29.74°E

~142 m elevation · Europe/Minsk

Distance to capital (Minsk)

202 km

125 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
Rechytsa	65,213	#19
Kalinkovichi	36,941	#26
Rahachow	31,821	#28
Dobrush	18,083	#43
Žytkavičy	15,950	#53

Cities near Svetlogorsk

Zhlobin76,844 people · ~35 km away
Rechytsa65,213 people · ~53 km away
Rahachow31,821 people · ~55 km away
Kalinkovichi36,941 people · ~62 km away
Bobruysk207,351 people · ~67 km away
Mazyr105,152 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Svetlogorsk?

Svetlogorsk has a population of 62,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Belarus.

What region is Svetlogorsk in?

Svetlogorsk is located in Homyel’ Voblasc’, Belarus.

Is Svetlogorsk the capital of Belarus?

No, the capital of Belarus is Minsk, about 202 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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