Salihorsk
Town in Minsk Region, Belarus
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Salihorsk or Soligorsk (Belarusian: Салігорск, IPA: [salʲiˈɣorsk]; Russian: Солигорск, IPA: [səlʲɪˈɡorsk]) is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Salihorsk District.[1] As of 2025, it has a population of 96,993.[1]
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Salihorsk
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Salihorsk Location of Salihorsk | |
| Coordinates: 52°48′N 27°32′E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Minsk Region |
| District | Salihorsk District |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Area | |
| 9.19 km2 (3.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
| • Urban | 96,993 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 223710 |
| Area code | +375 174 |
| License plate | 5 |
| Website | Official website |
History
The city is one of the country's newest settlements; its construction began in 1958.
In May 1963, Salihorsk gained the status of a city/town (gorod), and by January 1964, the town already had more than 18,000 inhabitants.
In Dec 2002, Salihorsk hosted the Belarusian shooting championships.
Geography
Salihorsk lies in the south of Minsk Region near Slutsk, around 120 km (75 mi) from Minsk.
Demographics
Sport
Salihorsk is the home city of Shakhtyor Soligorsk football club as well as HC Shakhtyor Soligorsk in the Belarusian Extraliga ice hockey league.
Twin towns – sister cities
Kohtla-Järve, Estonia[10]
