Baranavichy
Baranavichy
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Old Bank of Poland Railway museum Fire station Protection Church Baranavichy State University | |
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Baranavichy Location in Belarus | |
| Coordinates: 53°08′N 26°01′E / 53.133°N 26.017°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Brest Region |
| First mentioned | 1706 |
| City status | 1919 |
| Area | |
• Total | 53.64 km2 (20.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 170,817 |
| • Density | 3,185/km2 (8,248/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 225320 |
| Area code | +375 (0)163 |
| Vehicle registration | 1 |
| Website | www |
Baranavichy or Baranovichi is a city in the Brest Region of western Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Baranavichy District, though it is administratively separate from the district. As of 2025, it has a population of 170,817 and is the eighth largest city in the country.
The city is home to an important railway junction and to Baranavichy State University. It is characterized by a favourable geographical position and is a major junction of the most important railways and highways. It is close to the main gas pipeline, has a developed system of energy and water supply, and a favourable climate. A number of large industrial enterprises are located in the city, which is one of the most important industrial, cultural, and educational centers of Belarus.