Sonārgaon Population 2026

Sonārgaon has a population of 130,000, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

130,000

Rank in Bangladesh

#44

Coordinates

23.65°N, 90.62°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

22 km

14 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 Sonārgaon

Narayanganj223,622 people · ~12 km away
Motijheel202,308 people · ~22 km away
Dhaka10,356,500 people · ~22 km away
Bhatara324,300 people · ~24 km away
Kafrul339,734 people · ~29 km away
Narsingdi281,080 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sonārgaon?

Sonārgaon has a population of 130,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Sonārgaon in?

Sonārgaon is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Sonārgaon 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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