Nālchiti Population 2026

Nālchiti has a population of 38,703, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Barisal Division. It is about 268× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

DhakaNālchiti
Location of Nālchiti (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
38,703
Rank in Bangladesh
#105
Coordinates
22.64°N, 90.27°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
120 km
75 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
Mehendiganj39,424#102

Cities near Nālchiti

FAQ

What is the population of Nālchiti?
Nālchiti has a population of 38,703 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Nālchiti in?
Nālchiti is located in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.
Is Nālchiti the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 120 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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