Cherikov, also known as Cherykaw, is a town located in the Mogilev Region of Belarus. Situated in the eastern part of the region, the settlement is positioned along the Sozh River and serves as the administrative center for the Cherykaw District.
The population of the town has seen slight fluctuations in recent years; it was recorded at 8,177 in 2009 and reached a population of 7,710 as of 2025.