Kālia Population 2026

Kālia has a population of 40,492, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Khulna Division. It is about 256× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,492

Rank in Bangladesh

#99

Coordinates

23.04°N, 89.63°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

109 km

68 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Khulna Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Khulna	1,500,689	#4
Bagerhat	266,388	#19
Jessore	243,987	#22
Kushtia	135,724	#42
Sātkhira	128,918	#45
Narail	55,112	#74
Uttar Char Fasson	48,305	#84
Kālīganj	45,631	#88

Cities near Kālia

Narail55,112 people · ~19 km away
Bhātpāra Abhaynagar42,653 people · ~20 km away
Khulna1,500,689 people · ~27 km away
Tungipara114,482 people · ~32 km away
Phultala37,985 people · ~38 km away
Kesabpur30,926 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kālia?

Kālia has a population of 40,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Kālia in?

Kālia is located in Khulna Division, Bangladesh.

Is Kālia the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 109 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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