Barishal Population 2026
Barishal has a population of 202,242, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Barisal Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
202,242
Rank in Bangladesh
#33
Coordinates
22.70°N, 90.37°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
112 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Barisal Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Bhola | 99,079 | #53 |
| Patuakhali | 65,000 | #69 |
| Pirojpur | 54,418 | #75 |
| Burhānuddin | 45,670 | #87 |
| Lālmohan | 42,220 | #93 |
| Gaurnadi | 40,519 | #98 |
| Mehendiganj | 39,424 | #102 |
| Nālchiti | 38,703 | #105 |
Cities near Barishal
- Charāmaddi18,122 people · ~9 km away
- Nālchiti38,703 people · ~13 km away
- Mehendiganj39,424 people · ~21 km away
- Bhola99,079 people · ~28 km away
- Gaurnadi40,519 people · ~33 km away
- Patuakhali65,000 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barishal?
Barishal has a population of 202,242 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Barishal in?
Barishal is located in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.
Is Barishal the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 112 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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