Sakhipur Population 2026

Sakhipur has a population of 40,869, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. It is about 253× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sakhipur (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

40,869

Rank in Bangladesh

#96

Coordinates

24.32°N, 90.17°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

72 km

45 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dhaka Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Dhaka	10,356,500	#1
Gazipur	2,674,697	#3
Kafrul	339,734	#13
Tungi	337,579	#14
Bhatara	324,300	#15
Savar	286,008	#16
Narsingdi	281,080	#17
Nagar Naluākot	273,000	#18

Cities near Sakhipur

Mirzāpur41,137 people · ~25 km away
Tangail180,144 people · ~27 km away
Gafargaon34,177 people · ~41 km away
Nāgarpur238,422 people · ~42 km away
Gazipur2,674,697 people · ~44 km away
Sirajganj127,481 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sakhipur?

Sakhipur has a population of 40,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Sakhipur in?

Sakhipur is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Sakhipur the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 72 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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