Dinajpur Population 2026
Dinajpur has a population of 206,234, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
206,234
Rank in Bangladesh
#29
Coordinates
25.63°N, 88.64°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
278 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rangpur Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rangpur | 1,031,388 | #5 |
| Saidpur | 199,422 | #34 |
| Thākurgaon | 71,096 | #66 |
| Lalmonirhat | 65,127 | #68 |
| Chilmāri | 49,736 | #81 |
| Nageswari | 49,425 | #82 |
| Panchagarh | 48,531 | #83 |
| Parbatipur | 48,020 | #85 |
Cities near Dinajpur
- Parbatipur48,020 people · ~30 km away
- Saidpur199,422 people · ~30 km away
- Pīrgaaj34,606 people · ~38 km away
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~42 km away
- Thākurgaon71,096 people · ~48 km away
- Rangpur1,031,388 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dinajpur?
Dinajpur has a population of 206,234 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Dinajpur in?
Dinajpur is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Dinajpur the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 278 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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