Mehendiganj Population 2026

Mehendiganj has a population of 39,424, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Barisal Division. It is about 263× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

DhakaMehendiganj
Location of Mehendiganj (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
39,424
Rank in Bangladesh
#102
Coordinates
22.82°N, 90.53°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
99 km
61 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Barisal Division

CityPopulationRank in Bangladesh
Barishal202,242#33
Bhola99,079#53
Patuakhali65,000#69
Pirojpur54,418#75
Burhānuddin45,670#87
Lālmohan42,220#93
Gaurnadi40,519#98
Nālchiti38,703#105

Cities near Mehendiganj

FAQ

What is the population of Mehendiganj?
Mehendiganj has a population of 39,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Mehendiganj in?
Mehendiganj is located in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.
Is Mehendiganj the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 99 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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