Karnaphuli Population 2026
Karnaphuli has a population of 203,697, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Chittagong. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
203,697
Rank in Bangladesh
#30
Coordinates
22.69°N, 92.23°E
~46 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
218 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chittagong
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Chattogram | 3,920,222 | #2 |
| Comilla | 1,030,000 | #6 |
| Hāthazāri | 498,179 | #9 |
| Bāndarban | 495,272 | #10 |
| Brāhmanbāria | 264,326 | #20 |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 253,788 | #21 |
| Ashuganj City | 210,356 | #27 |
| Chāndpur | 203,000 | #31 |
Cities near Karnaphuli
- Rangamati106,069 people · ~7 km away
- Manikchari24,813 people · ~44 km away
- Bibir Hat89,030 people · ~46 km away
- Hāthazāri498,179 people · ~48 km away
- Khagrachhari50,364 people · ~54 km away
- Bāndarban495,272 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karnaphuli?
Karnaphuli has a population of 203,697 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Karnaphuli in?
Karnaphuli is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Is Karnaphuli the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 218 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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