Bhanga Population 2026

Bhanga has a population of 43,202, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. It is about 240× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bhanga (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

43,202

Rank in Bangladesh

#91

Coordinates

23.39°N, 89.98°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

56 km

35 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dhaka Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Dhaka	10,356,500	#1
Gazipur	2,674,697	#3
Kafrul	339,734	#13
Tungi	337,579	#14
Bhatara	324,300	#15
Savar	286,008	#16
Narsingdi	281,080	#17
Nagar Naluākot	273,000	#18

Cities near Bhanga

Gopālganj51,346 people · ~20 km away
Char Bhadrāsan34,423 people · ~26 km away
Farīdpur112,187 people · ~28 km away
Madaripur84,789 people · ~34 km away
Pālang67,652 people · ~42 km away
Mānikganj71,698 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bhanga?

Bhanga has a population of 43,202 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Bhanga in?

Bhanga is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Bhanga the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 56 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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