Nawābganj Population 2026
Nawābganj has a population of 142,361, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rajshahi Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,361
Rank in Bangladesh
#41
Coordinates
24.59°N, 88.27°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
238 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rajshahi Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rajshahi | 763,580 | #7 |
| Mohammadpur | 527,571 | #8 |
| Shibganj | 378,701 | #11 |
| Natore | 369,138 | #12 |
| Bogra | 210,000 | #28 |
| Pār Naogaon | 192,464 | #35 |
| Pābna | 186,781 | #36 |
| Puthia | 159,406 | #40 |
Cities near Nawābganj
- Shibganj35,961 people · ~16 km away
- Rajshahi763,580 people · ~41 km away
- Mohammadpur527,571 people · ~43 km away
- Puthia159,406 people · ~62 km away
- Pār Naogaon192,464 people · ~72 km away
- Natore369,138 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nawābganj?
Nawābganj has a population of 142,361 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Nawābganj in?
Nawābganj is located in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.
Is Nawābganj the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 238 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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