Savar Population 2026
Savar has a population of 286,008, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. Roughly 0.2% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
286,008
Rank in Bangladesh
#16
Coordinates
23.85°N, 90.25°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
22 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dhaka Division
Cities near Savar
FAQ
What is the population of Savar?
Savar has a population of 286,008 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Savar in?
Savar is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.
Is Savar the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 22 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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