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Homyel' overview
Homyel' (orange) and the other large cities of Belarus
Homyel' lies in Homyel’ Voblasc’ in Belarus at 52.43°N, 30.98°E, about 138 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Minsk (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Minsk (1,742,124) and larger than Hrodna (363,718). The largest city in Belarus is Minsk with 1,742,124 people; the capital, Minsk, has 1,742,124.
The national capital, Minsk, is about 280 km away; the nearest large city is Rechytsa, 40 km from Homyel'.
Belarus as a whole has a live population of 8,918,991 (-0.7% a year) and ranks #101 of 238 countries — see the Belarus population page for the full statistics and the Belarus atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Homyel'
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Rechytsa Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 40 km | 64,733 |
| Zhlobin Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 82 km | 76,304 |
| Svetlogorsk Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 86 km | 61,812 |
| Rahachow Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 96 km | 31,490 |
| Kalinkovichi Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 117 km | 36,656 |
| Mazyr Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 127 km | 104,517 |
| Bobruysk Mogilev | 143 km | 205,502 |
| Mahilyow Mogilev | 169 km | 352,896 |
Largest cities in Belarus
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Homyel'?
Homyel' has about 501,193 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Homyel' the capital of Belarus?
No. The capital of Belarus is Minsk (1,742,124 people), about 280 km away. Homyel' is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Homyel' compared with the rest of Belarus?
Its 501,193 residents are 5.6% of the 8,918,991 people living in Belarus today. Minsk is larger with 1,742,124 people.
Where is Homyel'?
In Homyel’ Voblasc’, Belarus, at latitude 52.43 and longitude 30.98, 138 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Rechytsa (40 km), Zhlobin (82 km), Svetlogorsk (86 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Homyel' Population 2026 — Belarus. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/belarus/homyel/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/belarus/homyel/">Homyel' Population 2026 — Belarus</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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