Sandwīp Population 2026
Sandwīp has a population of 52,152, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Chittagong. It is about 199× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,152
Rank in Bangladesh
#76
Coordinates
22.51°N, 91.45°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
171 km
106 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chittagong
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Chattogram | 3,920,222 | #2 |
| Comilla | 1,030,000 | #6 |
| Hāthazāri | 498,179 | #9 |
| Bāndarban | 495,272 | #10 |
| Brāhmanbāria | 264,326 | #20 |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 253,788 | #21 |
| Ashuganj City | 210,356 | #27 |
| Karnaphuli | 203,697 | #30 |
Cities near Sandwīp
- Hāthazāri498,179 people · ~37 km away
- Bibir Hat89,030 people · ~39 km away
- Chattogram3,920,222 people · ~43 km away
- Maijdi132,185 people · ~54 km away
- Manikchari24,813 people · ~54 km away
- Feni84,028 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sandwīp?
Sandwīp has a population of 52,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Sandwīp in?
Sandwīp is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Is Sandwīp the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 171 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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