Rangpur Population 2026
Rangpur has a population of 1,031,388, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. Roughly 0.6% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,031,388
Rank in Bangladesh
#5
Coordinates
25.75°N, 89.25°E
~36 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
255 km
158 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rangpur Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Parbatipur | 48,020 | #85 |
Cities near Rangpur
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~21 km away
- Paotana Hat45,911 people · ~27 km away
- Lalmonirhat65,127 people · ~27 km away
- Parbatipur48,020 people · ~33 km away
- Saidpur199,422 people · ~36 km away
- Chilmāri49,736 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rangpur?
Rangpur has a population of 1,031,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Rangpur in?
Rangpur is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Rangpur the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 255 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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