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Hrodna overview
Hrodna (orange) and the other large cities of Belarus
Hrodna lies in Grodnenskaya in Belarus at 53.68°N, 23.83°E, about 142 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Minsk (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Homyel' (501,193) and larger than Vitebsk (358,927). 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 247 km away; the nearest large city is Vaukavysk, 71 km from Hrodna.
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 Hrodna
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Vaukavysk Grodnenskaya | 71 km | 41,020 |
| Lida Grodnenskaya | 99 km | 103,262 |
| Slonim Grodnenskaya | 118 km | 48,402 |
| Baranovichi Brest | 157 km | 170,039 |
| Brest Brest | 174 km | 347,138 |
| Smarhoń Grodnenskaya | 190 km | 35,072 |
Largest cities in Belarus
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hrodna?
Hrodna has about 363,718 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Hrodna the capital of Belarus?
No. The capital of Belarus is Minsk (1,742,124 people), about 247 km away. Hrodna is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Hrodna compared with the rest of Belarus?
Its 363,718 residents are 4.1% of the 8,918,991 people living in Belarus today. Minsk is larger with 1,742,124 people.
Where is Hrodna?
In Grodnenskaya, Belarus, at latitude 53.68 and longitude 23.83, 142 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Vaukavysk (71 km), Lida (99 km), Slonim (118 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Hrodna Population 2026 — Belarus. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/belarus/hrodna/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/belarus/hrodna/">Hrodna 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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