Chilmāri Population 2026

Chilmāri has a population of 49,736, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. It is about 208× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

DhakaChilmāri
Location of Chilmāri (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
49,736
Rank in Bangladesh
#81
Coordinates
25.56°N, 89.67°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
218 km
135 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rangpur Division

CityPopulationRank in Bangladesh
Rangpur1,031,388#5
Dinajpur206,234#29
Saidpur199,422#34
Thākurgaon71,096#66
Lalmonirhat65,127#68
Nageswari49,425#82
Panchagarh48,531#83
Parbatipur48,020#85

Cities near Chilmāri

FAQ

What is the population of Chilmāri?
Chilmāri has a population of 49,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Chilmāri in?
Chilmāri is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Chilmāri the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 218 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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