Brāhmanbāria Population 2026
Brāhmanbāria has a population of 264,326, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Chittagong. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
264,326
Rank in Bangladesh
#20
Coordinates
23.97°N, 91.11°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
77 km
48 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 |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 253,788 | #21 |
| Ashuganj City | 210,356 | #27 |
| Karnaphuli | 203,697 | #30 |
| Chāndpur | 203,000 | #31 |
Cities near Brāhmanbāria
- Shāhbāzpur Town29,757 people · ~11 km away
- Ashuganj City210,356 people · ~13 km away
- Bhairab Bāzār105,457 people · ~16 km away
- Nabīnagar31,671 people · ~18 km away
- Bājitpur34,560 people · ~32 km away
- Nagar Naluākot273,000 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brāhmanbāria?
Brāhmanbāria has a population of 264,326 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Brāhmanbāria in?
Brāhmanbāria is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Is Brāhmanbāria the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 77 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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