Ashuganj City Population 2026
Ashuganj City has a population of 210,356, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Chittagong. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
210,356
Rank in Bangladesh
#27
Coordinates
24.04°N, 91.01°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
72 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chittagong
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Chattogram | 3,920,222 | #2 |
| Comilla | 1,030,000 | #6 |
| Hāthazāri | 498,179 | #9 |
| Bāndarban | 495,272 | #10 |
| Brāhmanbāria | 264,326 | #20 |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 253,788 | #21 |
| Karnaphuli | 203,697 | #30 |
| Chāndpur | 203,000 | #31 |
Cities near Ashuganj City
- Bhairab Bāzār105,457 people · ~4 km away
- Brāhmanbāria264,326 people · ~13 km away
- Shāhbāzpur Town29,757 people · ~16 km away
- Nabīnagar31,671 people · ~18 km away
- Bājitpur34,560 people · ~21 km away
- Nagar Naluākot273,000 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashuganj City?
Ashuganj City has a population of 210,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Ashuganj City in?
Ashuganj City is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Is Ashuganj City the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 72 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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