Panchagarh Population 2026
Panchagarh has a population of 48,531, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. It is about 213× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,531
Rank in Bangladesh
#83
Coordinates
26.33°N, 88.56°E
~79 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
346 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rangpur Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rangpur | 1,031,388 | #5 |
| Dinajpur | 206,234 | #29 |
| Saidpur | 199,422 | #34 |
| Thākurgaon | 71,096 | #66 |
| Lalmonirhat | 65,127 | #68 |
| Chilmāri | 49,736 | #81 |
| Nageswari | 49,425 | #82 |
| Parbatipur | 48,020 | #85 |
Cities near Panchagarh
- Thākurgaon71,096 people · ~35 km away
- Pīrgaaj34,606 people · ~57 km away
- Saidpur199,422 people · ~70 km away
- Dinajpur206,234 people · ~79 km away
- Parbatipur48,020 people · ~83 km away
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Panchagarh?
Panchagarh has a population of 48,531 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Panchagarh in?
Panchagarh is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Panchagarh the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 346 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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