Mānikganj Population 2026

Mānikganj has a population of 71,698, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. It is about 144× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,698

Rank in Bangladesh

#65

Coordinates

23.86°N, 90.01°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

44 km

27 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dhaka Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Dhaka	10,356,500	#1
Gazipur	2,674,697	#3
Kafrul	339,734	#13
Tungi	337,579	#14
Bhatara	324,300	#15
Savar	286,008	#16
Narsingdi	281,080	#17
Nagar Naluākot	273,000	#18

Cities near Mānikganj

Savar286,008 people · ~24 km away
Nāgarpur238,422 people · ~26 km away
Mirzāpur41,137 people · ~29 km away
Farīdpur112,187 people · ~33 km away
Kafrul339,734 people · ~38 km away
Tungi337,579 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mānikganj?

Mānikganj has a population of 71,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Mānikganj in?

Mānikganj is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Mānikganj the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 44 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.

← All biggest cities in Bangladesh · Bangladesh population by year