Kafrul Population 2026

Kafrul has a population of 339,734, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. Roughly 0.2% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kafrul (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

339,734

Rank in Bangladesh

#13

Coordinates

23.79°N, 90.37°E

~13 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

9 km

6 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dhaka Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Dhaka	10,356,500	#1
Gazipur	2,674,697	#3
Tungi	337,579	#14
Bhatara	324,300	#15
Savar	286,008	#16
Narsingdi	281,080	#17
Nagar Naluākot	273,000	#18
Nāgarpur	238,422	#23

Cities near Kafrul

Bhatara324,300 people · ~8 km away
Motijheel202,308 people · ~8 km away
Dhaka10,356,500 people · ~9 km away
Tungi337,579 people · ~12 km away
Savar286,008 people · ~14 km away
Narayanganj223,622 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kafrul?

Kafrul has a population of 339,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Kafrul in?

Kafrul is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Kafrul the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 9 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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