This table lists the most notable cities and towns of Belarus. There are two main grades of subdivision in Belarus. The major division is called voblast (Belarusian: вобласць; translit. voblasts’; Łacinka: vobłaść; literally: province), and the minor is called raion (district). There are 6 voblasts and 118 raions in Belarus. At the higher administrative level, Belarus is divided into 6 voblasts. ... Romanisation or Latinisation of Belarusian is any system for transliterating written Belarusian from the Cyrillic alphabet to the Latin. ... The Belarusian Latin alphabet (also known as Latsinka (in BGN/PCGN) or Łacinka (in itself), from Belarusian: , informal for the Latin alphabet in general) — the common name of the several historically existing systems of rendering the Belarusian (Cyrillic) text in Latin script. ... At the higher administrative level, Belarus is divided into 6 voblasts. ...

For further information, see Subdivisions of Belarus.

At the higher administrative level, Belarus is divided into 6 voblasts. ...

Voblast administrative centers

Belarusian (беларуская мова) is the language of the Belarusian people. ... The Belarusian Latin alphabet (also known as Latsinka (in BGN/PCGN) or Łacinka (in itself), from Belarusian: , informal for the Latin alphabet in general) — the common name of the several historically existing systems of rendering the Belarusian (Cyrillic) text in Latin script. ... The BGN/PCGN romanization system for Belarusian is a method for romanization of Cyrillic Belarusian texts, that is, their transliteration into the Latin alphabet. ... Location Location of Minsk, shown within the Minsk Voblast Government Country Subdivision Belarus Minsk Founded 1067 Mayor Mikhail Pavlov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 305. ... Brest (Belarusian: , Russian: , Polish: ; Alternative names), formerly Brest-on-the-Bug and Brest-Litovsk, is a city (population 290,000 in 2004) in Belarus close to the Polish border where the Western Bug and Mukhavets Rivers meet. ... Gomel or Homel, (Belarusian Гомель; Russian: Гомель, transliteration: Gómel) is the second-largest city of Belarus and the main city of Homiel Province. ... Hrodna City emblem Hrodna (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ; Lithuanian: ) is a city in Belarus. ... Mogilev, or MahiloÅ­ (Belarusian Магілёў (Mahilyow), Russian Могилёв (Mogilev, Mogilyov), Polish Mohylew or Mogilew) is a city in eastern Belarus, close to the border to Russia with about 300,000 inhabitants. ... Coat of arms of Vitebsk. ...

Raion administrative centers

Belarusian (беларуская мова) is the language of the Belarusian people. ... The Belarusian Latin alphabet (also known as Latsinka (in BGN/PCGN) or Łacinka (in itself), from Belarusian: , informal for the Latin alphabet in general) — the common name of the several historically existing systems of rendering the Belarusian (Cyrillic) text in Latin script. ... The BGN/PCGN romanization system for Belarusian is a method for romanization of Cyrillic Belarusian texts, that is, their transliteration into the Latin alphabet. ... Brest voblast is one of the administrative regions in the Republic of Belarus located in the south-west of Poland and Ukraine. ... Baranovichi (Belarusian Баранавiчы | Baranavičy; Polish Baranowicze) is a city in the Brest voblast in western Belarus with a population of 173 000 (as of 1995). ... Drahičyn (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Brest Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Drahičyn district. ... Hancavičy (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Brest Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Hancavičy district. ... Ivacevičy (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Brest Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Ivacevičy district. ... Ivanava or Janava (Belarusian: , Polish: ) is a city in the Brest Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Ivanava district. ... Kamianiec (also spelled Kamenets) (Belarusian: Камяне́ц) is a town in the Brest oblast of Belarus and the center of the Kamianiec District. ... Kobryn (Belarusian: Ко́брынь, Ко́брын; Polish: KobryÅ„; Russian: Ко́брин) is a city in the Brest voblast of Belarus and the center of the Kobryn District. ... Luninets (Belarusian: , Polish: ) is a town and administrative centre for the Luninets district in Brest Province, Belarus, before which it was in Poland (1540-1793, 1920-1939) and Russia and the Soviet Union (1793-1920, 1939-1941, 1944-1991). ... Malaryta is a city in Malaryta Raion in the southwestern Belarusian voblast (province) of Brest. ... Pinsk (Belarusian: , Russian: ), a town in Belarus, in the Polesia region, travesed by the river Prypiać, at the confluence of the Strumen and Pina rivers. ... Coat of arms Pruzhany (Polish: ) is a town in Brest Voblast, Belarus. ... Stolin (Belarusian: Сто́лін; Russian: Сто́лин) is an old city, that grew up at the heart of Palesse on the river Horyn (Goryn), at the intersection of three roads, one leading northwards to Pinsk, two others eastwards to Davyd... Zhabinka (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ) is a city in the southwestern Belarusian voblast (province) of Brest. ... Administrative center Homyel Largest cities Homyel - 481,200 Mazyr - 111,800 Zhlobin - 72,800 Raions 21  - Cities 17  - Urban localities 278  - Villages 2,178 City raions 8 Area  Ranked N/A  - Total 40,400 km²  - % of National total 19. ... Coat of arms Buda-Kashalyova (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in Homyel Voblast, Belarus. ... Coat of Arms of Chachersk Chachersk (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a city in the Homiel Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Chachersk district. ... Coat of arms Khoiniki (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a town in Homiel Voblast, Belarus. ... Dobrush is a town and region within the Homiel Voblast of Belarus. ... Coat of arms Jelsk (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in Homiel Voblast, Belarus. ... Kalinkovichi is a town in the Homel voblast of south-western Belarus with a population of 71,500. ... ŁojeÅ­ (Cyrillic: Лоеў/Loeu; Russian: Loev; Polish: Łojew) is a city in the Belarusian province of Homiel. ... Mazyr (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in the Homiel Province of Belarus on the Pripyat River about 210 km east of Pinsk and 100 km northwest of Chernobyl. ... Coat of arms Narovla (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a town in Gomel Oblast, Belarus. ... RahačoÅ­ (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in the Homiel Province of Belarus. ... Rečyca (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a town in the Homiel Province of Belarus. ... Svetlahorsk (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in Homiel Province of western Belarus. ... Zhlobin (Belarusian: Жло́бін; Russian: Жло́бин) is a city in the Homel voblast of Belarus, on the Dnepr river. ... Zhytkavichy (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a town in the Homiel Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Žytkavičy district. ... Categories: Belarus-related stubs | Regions of Belarus ... AÅ¡miany (Ashmiany, Belarusian: Ашмя́ны, Russian: Ошмяны) is a town in Hrodna voblast, Belarus (previously in Wilno guberniya, Imperial Russia), capital of the AÅ¡miany raion. ... Ashmyany (Belarusian: , Lithuanian: , Polish: , Russian: ) is a town in Hrodna voblast, Belarus (previously in Wilno guberniya, Imperial Russia), capital of the AÅ¡miany raion. ... Astravets (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Hrodna Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Astravets district. ... DziatÅ‚ava (Belarusian: , Yiddish: Zietil) is a town in Belarus in the Hrodna voblast, about 165 km southeast of Hrodna. ... DzyatÅ‚ava (Belarusian: , Lithuanian: Zietela, Yiddish: Zietil) is a town in Belarus in the Hrodna voblast, about 165 km southeast of Hrodna. ... IÅ­je (Belarusian: ) is a town in Belarus in the Hrodna Province, 158 km east of Hrodna. ... Kareličy (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Yiddish: ) is a town in Hrodna Province, Belarus, a raion center. ... KarÄ—lichy (Карэлічы, Russian:Кореличи Korelichi, Yiddish:Karelits) is a town in Belarus. ... Lida (Belarusian: Лі́да, Russian: Ли́да, Lithuanian: Lyda) is a small city located in western Belarus, approximately 70 km west of Minsk. ... Lida (Belarusian: Лі́да, Russian: Ли́да, Lithuanian: Lyda) is a small city located in western Belarus, approximately 70 km west of Minsk. ... Masty (literal English translation: fun) is the second album of Pakistani pop singer, Ali Zafar. ... Masty (literal English translation: fun) is the second album of Pakistani pop singer, Ali Zafar. ... Navahradak (Нава́градак in Belarusian; Russian: Novogrudok; Polish: Nowogródek; Lithuanian: Naugardukas) is a city in western Belarus. ... Flag of Navahrudak Navahrudak (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ; Lithuanian: ) is a city in the Hrodna voblast of Western Belarus. ... Shchuchyn (pronounce:  ; Belarusian: ; Russian: Polish: ) is a town in the Hrodna Voblast of Belarus. ... Shchuchyn (pronounce:  ; Belarusian: ; Russian: Polish: ) is a town in the Hrodna Voblast of Belarus. ... Slonim (Belarusian: Сло́нім; Russian: Сло́ним Polish: SÅ‚onim) is a city in Belarus in the Hrodna voblast, located at the junction of the Scara and Isa rivers, 143 km southeast of Hrodna. ... Slonim (Belarusian: Сло́нім; Russian: Сло́ним Polish: SÅ‚onim) is a city in Belarus in the Hrodna voblast, located at the junction of the Scara and Isa rivers, 143 km southeast of Hrodna. ... Coat of arms Smarhon (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a city in Hrodna Voblast, Belarus. ... ÅšvisÅ‚ač or Svislach (Belarusian:Сьвiслач, Polish: SwisÅ‚ocz, Russian: Свислочь, Svisloch) is a town in the South-West of Hrodna voblast, Belarus, the capital of ÅšvisÅ‚ač raion. ... Svislach (Свiслач, Russian: Свислочь, Svisloch) is a town in the South-West of Hrodna voblast, Belarus, the capital of Svislach raion. ... VaÅ­kavysk (Belarusian: , Polish: ) is a town in the Hrodna Province of Belarus. ... VaÅ­kavysk (Belarusian: , Lithuanian: , Russian: , Polish: ) is a town in the Hrodna Province of Belarus. ... Categories: Belarus-related stubs | Regions of Belarus ... AmÅ›cisÅ‚aÅ­ (pronounce: listen â–¶(?), Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in Belarus, MahiloÅ­ Province. ... Mstsislaw (pronounce: ; Belarusian: ,  ; Russian: ; Polish: ) is a town in Mahilyow Voblast, Eastern Belarus. ... Flag of Asipovičy Asipovičy (Belarusian: Асiповiчы, Russian: Осиповичи) is a town in Mahilyow voblast, Belarus, located 136 km south west of Mahilyow, 3 km north of the Minsk-Homel expressway. ... Asipovichy (Асiповiчы, Polish: Osipowicze, Russian: Осиповичи, Osipovichi) is a town in Mahilyow voblast, Belarus, located 136 km south west of Mahilyow, 3 km north of the Minsk-Homel expressway. ... The city of Babruysk (Belarusian: Бабру́йск; Russian: Бобру́йск, Bobruisk) is located in Mahilyow voblast of Belarus on the Berezina river. ... BychaÅ­ (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in Belarus in the MahiloÅ­ Province. ... Chaussy, Chavusy or Chausy is a district town in Mahilyow Province, Belarus. ... Horki (Belarusian: ) is a city in the MahiloÅ­ Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Horki district. ... Horki (Belarusian: ) is a city in the MahiloÅ­ Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Horki district. ... Klimavičy (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a city in MahiloÅ­ Province, Belarus, a raion center. ... Klimavichy (Клiмавiчы), or Klimovichi (Russian:Климовичи) is a city in Mahilyow voblast, Belarus, a raion center. ... Krichev or Krychaw (Belarusian: ; Łacinka: KryčaÅ­; Russian: ) is a city in the western Belarusian Mahilyow Voblast. ... Krichev or Krychaw (Belarusian: ; Łacinka: KryčaÅ­; Russian: ) is a city in the western Belarusian Mahilyow Voblast. ... Å kÅ‚oÅ­ (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in the MahiloÅ­ Province of Belarus, located 40 km north of MahiloÅ­ on the Dniapro river. ... Å kÅ‚oÅ­ (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in the Mogilev Province of Belarus, located 35 km north of Mogilev on the Dnieper river. ... Administrative center Minsk Largest cities Minsk - 1,780,000 Maladzechna - 98,514 Myadzel - N/A Raions 22  - Cities 22  - Urban localities 20  - Villages N/A City raions 8 Area  Ranked  - Total 40,200 km²  - % of National total 15. ... A view of Barysau Barysau (Borisov) (Belarusian: Бары́саў; Russian: Бори́сов) (population 150,700 as of 1999) is a town in Belarus situated near the Berezina River. ... BarysaÅ­ (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) (population 150,700 as of 1999) is a town in Belarus situated near the Berezina River. ... BiarezaÅ„ or Bierazino (Belarusian: ) is a town on Biarezina river in the Minsk Province of Belarus. ... Coat of arms ÄŒervieÅ„ or Cherven (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a small town in Minsk Voblast, Belarus. ... Dzyarzhynsk or Dzerzhinsk (Belarusian: Дзяржы́нск, Dziaržynsk, Russian: Дзержинск), in the Stoubcy district of Belarus, is a city with an ancient history. ... Dzyarzhynsk or Dzerzhinsk (Belarusian: Дзяржы́нск, Dziaržynsk, Russian: Дзержинск), in the Stoubcy district of Belarus, is a city with an ancient history. ... Kletsk (Belarusian: , originally known as Klechesk, Polish: ) is a city in the Minsk voblast of Belarus, located on the Lan river. ... Łahojsk (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Minsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Łahojsk district, located at . ... Church in MaÅ‚adečna MaÅ‚adečna (also spelled: Maladzechna) (Belarusian: , Russian: , Polish: ) is a city in the Minsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the MaÅ‚adečna district. ... Church in Maladzyechna Maladzyechna (Belarusian: , Russian: , Polish: ), is a city in the Minsk Voblast of Belarus, an administrative centre of the Maladzyechna district (and formerly of the Maladzyechna Voblast). ... MiadzieÅ‚ (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in the Minsk Province of Belarus. ... Niasvizh (Belarusian: Нясьві́ж, Нясві́ж; Russian: Несвиж, Nesvizh; Polish: NieÅ›wież) is a city in Belarus. ... General view of Nesvizh. ... Salihorsk is a city in Belarus, located in the Minsk voblast. ... Salihorsk is a city in Belarus, located in the Minsk voblast. ... SÅ‚ucak or Slutsk (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ) is a predominantly jewish town in Belarus, located on the Sluč river, 105 km south of Minsk. ... Slutsk (Belarusian: Слу́цак, Слуцк; Polish Słuck; Russian: Слуцк) is a town in Belarus, located on the Sluc river, 105 km south of Minsk. ... StoÅ­pcy or StoÅ­bcy (pronounce: ; Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ; Yiddish: ) is a town in Minsk Province, Belarus, an administrative center of the StoÅ­pcy raion (district). ... Valozhyn (Belarusian: Вало́жын; Russian: Воло́жин) is a town in the Minsk voblast of Belarus, 75 km northwest of Minsk. ... Valozhyn (Belarusian: Вало́жын; Russian: Воло́жин) is a town in the Minsk voblast of Belarus, 75 km northwest of Minsk. ... Vileyka [vιleιkÊŒ] (Vileika, Vilejka, Ð’iлейка, Вилейка) – the Vileyka district center of the Minsk region of the Republic of Belarus. ... Viciebsk Province (Vitebsk Province) is a province (voblast) of Belarus with capital Viciebsk. ... BieÅ¡ankovičy (Belarusian: ; Russian: ) is a town in the Viciebsk Province of Belarus and a port on the Western Dvina river. ... Braslaw (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Lithuanian: ; Polish: ) is a city in the Vitebsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Braslaw district. ... Braslaw (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Lithuanian: ; Polish: ) is a city in the Vitebsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Braslaw district. ... Chashniki (Belarusian: Чашнікі, ÄŒaÅ¡niki) is a town in the Viciebsk Province, Belarus, famous for the Battle of Czasniki that took place in the neighbourhood during the French Invasion of Russia (1812). ... Chashniki (Belarusian: Чашнікі, ÄŒaÅ¡niki) is a town in the Viciebsk Province, Belarus, famous for the Battle of Czasniki that took place in the neighbourhood during the French Invasion of Russia (1812). ... Coat of arms Haradok (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a town in Vitebsk Province in Belarus with a population of 34,700. ... Coat of arms Haradok (Belarusian: , Russian: ) is a town in Vitebsk Province in Belarus with a population of 34,700. ... Time zone EET (UTC+2)  - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) [[Post code]] 220050 phone area code: +375 2156, postal indices: 211791, 211792, 211800 Hlybokaye (Belarusian: , Russian: , Glubokoye) is a town (since 1940) in Vitebsk Oblast, Belarus, the capital of the Hlybokaye District (Hlybocki District, be:Глыбоцкі раён). The first records about the... Lepiel (Belarusian: ) is a town in the Viciebsk Province of Belarus, situated near the Lepiel lake. ... Lozna may refer to several places in Romania: Lozna, a commune in BotoÅŸani County Lozna, a commune in Sălaj County Category: ... Pastavy (Belarusian: , Lithuanian: , Russian: ) is a city in the Viciebsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Pastavy district. ... Pastavy (Belarusian: , Lithuanian: , Russian: ) is a city in the Viciebsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the Pastavy district. ... Polatsk (Belarusian: По́лацак, По́лацк, also spelt as Polacak; Polish: PoÅ‚ock; Russian: По́лоцк, also transliterated as Polotsk, Polotzk, Polock) is the most historic city in Belarus, situated on the Dvina river. ... TaÅ‚ačyn (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Viciebsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the TaÅ‚ačyn district. ... TaÅ‚ačyn (Belarusian: ) is a city in the Viciebsk Province of Belarus, an administrative center of the TaÅ‚ačyn district. ... Orsha (Belarusian: Во́рша; Russian: О́рша; Polish: Orsza) is a city in Belarus, an important railway node along the Minsk–Moscow line. ...

Other towns

Belarusian (беларуская мова) is the language of the Belarusian people. ... The Belarusian Latin alphabet (also known as Latsinka (in BGN/PCGN) or Łacinka (in itself), from Belarusian: , informal for the Latin alphabet in general) — the common name of the several historically existing systems of rendering the Belarusian (Cyrillic) text in Latin script. ... The BGN/PCGN romanization system for Belarusian is a method for romanization of Cyrillic Belarusian texts, that is, their transliteration into the Latin alphabet. ... Davyd-Haradok (Belarusian: ; Polish: ; Russian: ) is a city in the southwestern Belarusian voblast (province) of Brest. ... Davyd-Haradok (Belarusian: ; Polish: ; Russian: ) is a city in the southwestern Belarusian voblast (province) of Brest. ... NavapoÅ‚acak (Belarusian: ) is a city in Belarus. ... NavapoÅ‚acak (Belarusian: ) is a city in Belarus. ... ÅšmiÅ‚avičy (Belarusian: ) is a town in Belarus in the Minsk Province, located at 53°75′ N 28°02′ E at 156 m altitude. ... ÅšmiÅ‚avičy (Belarusian: ) is a town in Belarus in the Minsk Province, located at 53°75′ N 28°02′ E at 156 m altitude. ... The town flag TuraÅ­ or Turaw (Belarusian: , Russian: , Polish: ) is a town in Žytkavičy district of Homiel Province of Belarus. ... Turaw (Belarusian Ту́раў, Russian Ту́ров, Polish Turów, also transliterated as Turov) is a town in Zhytkavichy district of Homel voblast of Belarus. ... Church of the Saviours Transfiguration is 35 metres high. ... Zhodzina (Belarusian: , Russian: ) - is a city in Belarus, located in the Minsk voblast, 50 km to east from Minsk. ... Zhodzina (Belarusian: , Russian: ) - is a city in Belarus, located in the Minsk voblast, 50 km to east from Minsk. ...

Ten largest cities

1. Minsk - 1,646,600
2. Homyel - 489,400
3. Mahilyow - 359,700
4. Vitsebsk - 353,300
5. Hrodna - 313,700
6. Brest - 289,800
7. Babruysk - 226,900
8. Baranavichy - 175,600
9. Barysaw - 154,900
10. Pinsk - 135,400

Location Location of Minsk, shown within the Minsk Voblast Government Country Subdivision Belarus Minsk Founded 1067 Mayor Mikhail Pavlov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 305. ... Gomel or Homel, (Belarusian Гомель; Russian: Гомель, transliteration: Gómel) is the second-largest city of Belarus and the main city of Homiel Province. ... Mogilev, or MahiloÅ­ (Belarusian Магілёў (Mahilyow), Russian Могилёв (Mogilev, Mogilyov), Polish Mohylew or Mogilew) is a city in eastern Belarus, close to the border to Russia with about 300,000 inhabitants. ... Coat of arms of Vitebsk. ... Hrodna City emblem Hrodna (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ; Lithuanian: ) is a city in Belarus. ... Brest (Belarusian: , Russian: , Polish: ; Alternative names), formerly Brest-on-the-Bug and Brest-Litovsk, is a city (population 290,000 in 2004) in Belarus close to the Polish border where the Western Bug and Mukhavets Rivers meet. ... The city of Babruysk (Belarusian: Бабру́йск; Russian: Бобру́йск, Bobruisk) is located in Mahilyow voblast of Belarus on the Berezina river. ... Baranavičy (more usually: Baranavichy) (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ) is a city in the Brest Province of western Belarus with a population (as of 1995) of 173,000. ... A view of Barysau Barysau (Borisov) (Belarusian: Бары́саў; Russian: Бори́сов) (population 150,700 as of 1999) is a town in Belarus situated near the Berezina River. ... Pinsk (Belarusian: , Russian: ), a town in Belarus, in the Polesia region, travesed by the river Prypiać, at the confluence of the Strumen and Pina rivers. ...

Important historic cities

• Smolensk (Смаленск)
• Bely (Белы)
• Darahabuzh (Дарагабуж)
• Vyalikiya Luki (Вялікія Лукі)
• Syebyezh (Себеж)
• Bransk-Syevyerski (Бранск-Северскі)
• Chernihiv (Чарнігаў)
• Byelastok (Беласток)
• Vilnius (Вільня, Вільнюс)

A view of Smolensk in 1912. ... Location Map of Ukraine with Chernihiv highlighted. ... Białystok (pronounced: , Belarusian: , Lithuanian: , Yiddish ביאַליסטאָק) is the largest city (pop. ... Location Ethnographic region Aukštaitija County Vilnius County Municipality Vilnius city municipality Coordinates Number of elderates 20 General Information Capital of Lithuania Vilnius County Vilnius city municipality Vilnius district municipality Population About 600,000 in 2006 (1st) First mentioned 1323 Granted city rights 1387 Not to be confused with Vilnius...

See also

• Instruction on transliteration of Belarusian geographical names with letters of Latin script

Instruction on transliteration of Belarusian geographical names with letters of Latin script is an officially adopted method of Romanisation of the Belarusian Cyrillic text in geographical names. ...

External link

• Current Status of United Nations Romanization Systems for Geographical Names of Belarus
• Belarus Maps at World-Gazetteer