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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Barishal | 202,242 | #33 |
| Bhola | 99,079 | #53 |
| Pirojpur | 54,418 | #75 |
| Burhānuddin | 45,670 | #87 |
| Lālmohan | 42,220 | #93 |
| Gaurnadi | 40,519 | #98 |
| Mehendiganj | 39,424 | #102 |
| Nālchiti | 38,703 | #105 |
Cities near Patuakhali
- Ayla Patakata19,782 people · ~22 km away
- Burirchar29,542 people · ~29 km away
- Nālchiti38,703 people · ~31 km away
- Charāmaddi18,122 people · ~32 km away
- Bhāndāria30,219 people · ~32 km away
- Barishal202,242 people · ~38 km away
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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