Habiganj Population 2026
Habiganj has a population of 88,760, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Sylhet Division. It is about 117× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,760
Rank in Bangladesh
#56
Coordinates
24.38°N, 91.41°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
126 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sylhet Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Sylhet | 237,000 | #24 |
| Sunāmganj | 74,570 | #63 |
| Maulavi Bāzār | 57,441 | #72 |
| Chhātak | 39,218 | #104 |
| Baniachang | 37,807 | #109 |
| Srimangal | 23,332 | #129 |
Cities near Habiganj
- Baniachang37,807 people · ~16 km away
- Srimangal23,332 people · ~33 km away
- Maulavi Bāzār57,441 people · ~38 km away
- Shāhbāzpur Town29,757 people · ~44 km away
- Bājitpur34,560 people · ~50 km away
- Brāhmanbāria264,326 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Habiganj?
Habiganj has a population of 88,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Habiganj in?
Habiganj is located in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh.
Is Habiganj the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 126 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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