Pīrgaaj Population 2026
Pīrgaaj has a population of 34,606, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. It is about 299× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,606
Rank in Bangladesh
#112
Coordinates
25.86°N, 88.36°E
~49 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
316 km
196 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 Pīrgaaj
- Thākurgaon71,096 people · ~22 km away
- Dinajpur206,234 people · ~38 km away
- Saidpur199,422 people · ~54 km away
- Panchagarh48,531 people · ~57 km away
- Parbatipur48,020 people · ~61 km away
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pīrgaaj?
Pīrgaaj has a population of 34,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Pīrgaaj in?
Pīrgaaj is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Pīrgaaj the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 316 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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