Paotana Hat Population 2026
Paotana Hat has a population of 45,911, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. It is about 226× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,911
Rank in Bangladesh
#86
Coordinates
25.66°N, 89.50°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
236 km
147 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 |
| Panchagarh | 48,531 | #83 |
Cities near Paotana Hat
- Chilmāri49,736 people · ~21 km away
- Rangpur1,031,388 people · ~27 km away
- Lalmonirhat65,127 people · ~29 km away
- Nageswari49,425 people · ~39 km away
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~45 km away
- Parbatipur48,020 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paotana Hat?
Paotana Hat has a population of 45,911 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Paotana Hat in?
Paotana Hat is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Paotana Hat the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 236 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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