Comilla Population 2026
Comilla has a population of 1,030,000, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Chittagong. Roughly 0.6% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,030,000
Rank in Bangladesh
#6
Coordinates
23.46°N, 91.19°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
84 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chittagong
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Chattogram | 3,920,222 | #2 |
| Hāthazāri | 498,179 | #9 |
| Bāndarban | 495,272 | #10 |
| Brāhmanbāria | 264,326 | #20 |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 253,788 | #21 |
| Ashuganj City | 210,356 | #27 |
| Karnaphuli | 203,697 | #30 |
| Chāndpur | 203,000 | #31 |
Cities near Comilla
FAQ
What is the population of Comilla?
Comilla has a population of 1,030,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Comilla in?
Comilla is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Is Comilla the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 84 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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