Bhola Population 2026

Bhola has a population of 99,079, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Barisal Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

DhakaBhola
Location of Bhola (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
99,079
Rank in Bangladesh
#53
Coordinates
22.69°N, 90.64°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
116 km
72 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Barisal Division

CityPopulationRank in Bangladesh
Barishal202,242#33
Patuakhali65,000#69
Pirojpur54,418#75
Burhānuddin45,670#87
Lālmohan42,220#93
Gaurnadi40,519#98
Mehendiganj39,424#102
Nālchiti38,703#105

Cities near Bhola

FAQ

What is the population of Bhola?
Bhola has a population of 99,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Bhola in?
Bhola is located in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.
Is Bhola the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 116 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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