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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rangpur | 1,031,388 | #5 |
| Dinajpur | 206,234 | #29 |
| Saidpur | 199,422 | #34 |
| Thākurgaon | 71,096 | #66 |
| Lalmonirhat | 65,127 | #68 |
| Nageswari | 49,425 | #82 |
| Panchagarh | 48,531 | #83 |
| Parbatipur | 48,020 | #85 |
Cities near Chilmāri
- Paotana Hat45,911 people · ~21 km away
- Nageswari49,425 people · ~46 km away
- Lalmonirhat65,127 people · ~46 km away
- Rangpur1,031,388 people · ~47 km away
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~63 km away
- Sherpur107,419 people · ~69 km away
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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