Bāndarban Population 2026
Bāndarban has a population of 495,272, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Chittagong. Roughly 0.3% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
495,272
Rank in Bangladesh
#10
Coordinates
22.20°N, 92.22°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
251 km
156 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 |
| Brāhmanbāria | 264,326 | #20 |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 253,788 | #21 |
| Ashuganj City | 210,356 | #27 |
| Karnaphuli | 203,697 | #30 |
| Chāndpur | 203,000 | #31 |
Cities near Bāndarban
- Sātkania52,005 people · ~22 km away
- Chattogram3,920,222 people · ~43 km away
- Rangamati106,069 people · ~50 km away
- Hāthazāri498,179 people · ~54 km away
- Karnaphuli203,697 people · ~55 km away
- Bibir Hat89,030 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bāndarban?
Bāndarban has a population of 495,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Bāndarban in?
Bāndarban is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Is Bāndarban the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 251 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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