Patuakhali Population 2026

Patuakhali has a population of 65,000, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Barisal Division. It is about 159× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

DhakaPatuakhali
Location of Patuakhali (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
65,000
Rank in Bangladesh
#69
Coordinates
22.37°N, 90.35°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
149 km
93 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Barisal Division

CityPopulationRank in Bangladesh
Barishal202,242#33
Bhola99,079#53
Pirojpur54,418#75
Burhānuddin45,670#87
Lālmohan42,220#93
Gaurnadi40,519#98
Mehendiganj39,424#102
Nālchiti38,703#105

Cities near Patuakhali

FAQ

What is the population of Patuakhali?
Patuakhali has a population of 65,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Patuakhali in?
Patuakhali is located in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.
Is Patuakhali the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 149 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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