Located in Brest, the western of Republic of Belarus, Baranovichi is in the jurisdiction of Brest. With a population of 170,000, Baranovichi is an important railway junction as well as the home of Baranovichi State University. Balanovici is not only one of most populous cities in Belarus (ranking the eighth in the country), but also one of the most important industrial, cultural and educational centers in Belarus.

　　Balanovici is an important railway hub of Belarus. Cotton textile, sewing and shoemaking are flourishing. With the rapid development of machinery manufacturing industry, food processing also plays an important part. Besides, there are reinforced concrete components and paper industry and geological exhibition hall.