Pābna Population 2026
Pābna has a population of 186,781, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rajshahi Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
186,781
Rank in Bangladesh
#36
Coordinates
24.01°N, 89.24°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
123 km
76 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 |
| Puthia | 159,406 | #40 |
| Nawābganj | 142,361 | #41 |
Cities near Pābna
FAQ
What is the population of Pābna?
Pābna has a population of 186,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Pābna in?
Pābna is located in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.
Is Pābna the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 123 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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